IBM eServer 240 xSeries, User Reference Manual

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Preparing to install options
Before you begin:
Read “Electrical safety” on page 42, “Handling static-sensitive devices” on
page 44, and “Working inside the server with power on” on page 44.
Hot-swap options
You do not need to turn off the server to work with hot-plug or hot-swap devices,
such as hot-plug PCI adapters, hot-swap hard disk drives, hot-swap power
supplies, and hot-swap fans.
If you are:
Installing or removing a hot-plug PCI adapter, go to “Working with adapters” on
page 53.
Installing or replacing a hot-swap hard disk drive, go to “Installing internal
drives” on page 67.
Installing or replacing a hot-swap power supply, go to “Installing a hot-swap
power supply” on page 79.
Removing a hot-swap power supply, go to “Removing a hot-swap power
supply” on page 81.
Replacing a hot-swap fan, go to “Replacing a hot-swap fan assembly” on
page 83.
Installing or removing an option not listed in the preceding list, continue with the
following steps.
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