IBM xSeries 440 8687, Option Installation Manual

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Chapter 2. Installing options
This chapter provides instructions to help you install options in your server. Some
option-removal instructions are provided in case you need to remove one option to
install another. For a list of supported options for your server, see the ServerProven
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list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/.
Before you begin
Before you begin to install options in your server, read the following information:
• Become familiar with the information provided in “Handling static-sensitive
devices” on page 10, and “Safety Information” on page 11. These guidelines will
help you work safely while working with your server or options.
• Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical out-
lets for your server, monitor, and any other options that you intend to install.
• Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
• For a list of supported options for the xSeries 440, refer to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/ on the World Wide Web.
Note: Some preconfigured servers have a unique list of supported options. See the
software documentation provided with those servers for more information.
Working inside a server with power on
Your server supports hot-swap devices and is designed to operate safely while turned
on with the cover removed. Follow these guidelines when you work inside a server
that is turned on:
• Avoid loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts before
working inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working inside the
server.
• Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.
• Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, rings, necklaces, and loose-fitting wrist
watches.
• Remove items from your shirt pocket (such as pens or pencils) that could fall into
the server as you lean over it.
• Take care to avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hair pins, or
screws, into the server.