IBM 866011U - Netfinity 5500 - 8660, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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4-way Xeon upgrade installation
Note
For additional information about systems with the
4-Way Xeon Upgrade Kit installed, refer to the
Netfinity 5500 M20 - Type 8662 Hardware
Maintenance Manual (Part Number 37L2020).
You can upgrade the Netfinity 5500 or Netfinity 5500 M10
server with up to four Intel
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Pentium
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II Xeon
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microprocessors or up to four Pentium III Xeon
microprocessors. This Processor Upgrade Kit provides a
new microprocessor assembly that includes the processor
board and three terminator cards. It does not include the
microprocessors, voltage regulator modules (VRMs), or
memory modules.
You must install at least one microprocessor kit.
Optionally, you can install up to four microprocessor kits.
(The microprocessor kits include the required VRMs.) You
must also install the memory-modules.
This book provides instructions for installing the Processor
Upgrade Kit. It also includes instructions for installing the
microprocessors, VRMs, and the memory-modules.
Important
This Processor Upgrade Kit must be installed by
trained service personnel. Contact IBM or a trained
service provider for assistance.
Before you begin
Read through these instructions to familiarize yourself with
the installation procedure. Be sure you have the additional
microprocessors and memory options required to complete
the upgrade (see “Required companion options” on
page 362).
The option contains the following items:
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Processor housing assembly, consisting of:
–
Processor housing
– Processor board
– Memory board
– Three terminator cards
– Fan Assembly
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Power supply
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Power supply handle
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Power backplane
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Power supply separator
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RS-485 interface cable
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Processor housing guide
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