IBM Netfinity 1000, Installation Instructions Manual

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IBM Netfinity 5500 M20 Server Library, which includes the ServerGuide CDs
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IBM Netfinity 5500 M20 system service label
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Intel microprocessor label
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Two upgrade stickers
Note: The illustrations in this book might be slightly different from your hardware.
Required companion options
You must install the following companion options with the Processor Upgrade Kit:
1. You can install one to four microprocessor kits in your server. To avoid damage and ensure proper
server operation when you install a new or an additional microprocessor, use microprocessors that
have the same cache size and type, and the same clock speed.
Note: If you are upgrading a Netfinity 5500 M10, your server might come with one or more
microprocessors that are compatible with this Processor Upgrade Kit.
2. You can add memory modules to your server in any of the following configurations.
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128 MB synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) error checking and correction
(ECC) registered dual inline memory module (DIMM)
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256 MB registered SDRAM ECC DIMM
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512 MB registered SDRAM ECC DIMM
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A combination of the 128 MB, 256 MB, and 512 MB registered SDRAM ECC DIMMs
For more information about the memory configurations supported, see “Installing memory-module kits”
on page 14.
3. Optionally, you can install a second 500-watt power supply for redundant power. With a redundant
power supply installed, you can replace a failing power supply without turning off the server.
Additional considerations
Additionally, review the following considerations:
1. You must remove any adapter you have installed in slot 6. You can populate slot 5 only with a
half-size adapter. Before you install the option, consider how to maximize the performance of your
adapters using slots 1 through 5. Review the documentation that comes with the adapters and the
documentation that comes with your server for more information.
2. You need the following items to install the Processor Upgrade Kit.
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A medium flat blade screwdriver
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A medium Phillips screwdriver
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The documentation that comes with your server
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Processor Upgrade Instructions