IBM eServer 220 xSeries Installation Manual

Also see for 220: Service guide Configuration and options guide Hardware Maintenance Manual

Contents

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 9Chapter 2. Installing optionsThis chapter provides the basic information that is needed to install hardware optionsin your server. If you need more detailed installation information, refer to the User’sReference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.Before you beginBefore you begin to install options in your server, read the following information:• Become familiar with the safety and handling guidelines under “Handling staticsensitive devices” on page xi, and read the safety statements in “Safety” on pagev. These guidelines will help you work safely while working with your server oroptions.• Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electricaloutlets 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.• Have a small, flat-blade screwdriver available.• For a list of supported options for your server, refer tohttp://www.ibm.com/pc/compat on the World Wide Web.System reliability considerationsTo help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that:• Each of the drive bays has either a drive or a filler panel installed.• The cover is in place during normal operation, or is removed for no longer than30 minutes while the server is operating.• There is space around the server to allow the server cooling system to workproperly. Leave about 127 mm (5 in.) of space around the front and rear of theserver.• Cables for optional adapters are routed according to the instructions that areprovided with the adapters.• A failed fan is replaced within one hour.