IBM 8874 - eServer xSeries MXE 460 Installation Manual

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Chapter 2. Installing optionsThis chapter provides basic instructions for installing hardware options in the server.These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with setting up IBMserver hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the User’s Guide onthe IBM xSeries Documentation CD.Installation guidelinesBefore you install options, read the following information:v Read the safety information that begins on page v, “Working inside the serverwith the power on” on page 8 and the guidelines in “Handling static-sensitivedevices” on page 8. This information will help you work safely.v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removedcovers and other parts in a safe place.v If you must start the server while the cover is removed, make sure that no one isnear the server and that no other objects have been left inside the server.v Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you. If you have tolift a heavy object, observe the following precautions:– Make sure that you stand safely without slipping.– Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.– Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you lift a heavyobject.– To avoid straining the muscles in your back, lift by standing or by pushing upwith your leg musclesv Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electricaloutlets for the server, monitor, and other devices.v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available.v You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap powersupplies, hot-swap fans, hot-plug adapters, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus(USB) devices. However, you must turn off the server before performing anysteps that involve installing or removing adapter cables.v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the componentto remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on.v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicatesthat the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server andoperating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install thecomponent while the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points onhot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specifichot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have toperform before you remove or install the component.v When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards,labels, and ground wires.v For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/.System reliability guidelinesTo help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that:v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel installed in it.© Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 7