IBM eServer 250 xSeries Installation Manual

Also see for eServer 250 xSeries: User reference guide

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© Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 7Chapter 2. Installing optionsThis chapter provides the basic information needed to install hardware options inyour server. This section is for all users, but is written with the experienced user inmind. If you need more detailed installation information, see the User’s Reference onthe 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 specified under“Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 8, and read the safety statements in“Safety” on page v. These guidelines will help you work safely while workingwith your server or options.• You do not need to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap powersupplies, hot-swap drives, hot-swap fans, Active peripheral componentinterconnect (PCI) (hot-plug) adapters, or hot-plug USB devices.• The orange color on components and labels in your server identifies hot-swap orhot-plug components. This means that you can install or remove the componentwhile the system is running, provided that your system is configured to supportthis function.• The blue color on components and labels identifies touch points where you cangrip a component, move a latch, and so on.• 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.• For a list of supported options for the xSeries 250, refer tohttp://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat on the World Wide Web.System reliability considerationsTo help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure:• Each of the drive bays has either a drive or a filler panel installed.• Each of the power supply bays has either a power supply or a filler panelinstalled.• There are at least 50 mm (2 inches) of ventilated space at the sides of the serverand 100 mm (4 inches) at the rear of the server.• The top cover is in place during normal operation.• The top cover is removed for no longer than 30 minutes while the server isoperating.• A removed hot-swap drive is replaced within two minutes of removal.• Cables for optional adapters are routed according to the instructions providedwith the adapters.• A failed fan is replaced within 48 hours.