IBM eServer 445 xSeries User manual

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xSeries 445 Type 8870
Installation Guide
ER s e r v e r
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in
Appendix A, “Getting help and technical assistance,” on page 81, Appendix B, “IBM Statement of
Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002,” on page 83, and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 99.
Second Edition (January 2004)
© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. All rights reserved.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
The IBM Eserver Documentation CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Hardware and software requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Using the Documentation Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Notices and statements used in this publication . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Major components of the xSeries 445 server . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Chapter 2. Installing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
System reliability guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Working inside the server with the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Opening the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
The SMP Expansion Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Removing an SMP Expansion Module and cover . . . . . . . . . . .11
Installing and replacing a microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Installing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Installing DIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Reinstalling an SMP Expansion Module and cover . . . . . . . . . . .23
Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Cabling a ServeRAID adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Installing the serial port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Installing the server in the rack cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Power cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
SCSI cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
USB cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Video cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Mouse cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Keyboard cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Gigabit Ethernet cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Remote Supervisor Adapter cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Turning on the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Turning off the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Chapter 4. Configuring your server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Using the ServeRAID configuration programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Using the Remote Supervisor Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Using the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program 62
Configuring scalable partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Creating a scalable partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
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Deleting a scalable partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Chapter 5. Updating IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Chapter 6. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Diagnostic tools overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
POST beep code descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
ServerGuide startup problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Troubleshooting charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Light path diagnostics feature overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Identifying problems using the light path diagnostics feature . . . . . . .77
Light path diagnostics table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . .81
Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . .82
Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002 . .83
Part 1 - General Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Part 3 - Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Appendix C. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . 102
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . . 103
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . 103
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . 103
Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 104
Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 v

Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
Statement 1:
DANGER
Electrical
current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
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Statement 2:
CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has
a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module
type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can
explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
v Throw or immerse into water
v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v Repair or disassemble
Dispose
of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
Statement 3:
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
Some
laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
diode. Note the following.
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly
with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
Safety vii

Statement 4:
≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
Statement 5:
CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power
supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device
also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current
from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power
source.
1
2
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Statement 8:
CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following
label attached.
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any
component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside
these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact
a service technician.
Statement 10:
CAUTION:
Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lb) on top of
rack-mounted devices.
>82 kg (180 lb)
Statement 13:
DANGER
Overloading
a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard
under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system
electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection
requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device for
electrical specifications.
Safety ix

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories
sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con el cable de este producto o con cables de
accesorios que se venden junto con este producto, pueden exponerle al plomo, un
elemento químico que en el estado de California de los Estados Unidos está
considerado como un causante de cancer y de defectos congénitos, además de
otros riesgos reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
®
ERserver
™
xSeries
®
445 Type 8870 server and basic instructions for installing some options.
More detailed instructions for installing options are in the Option Installation Guide
on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD, which comes with your server.
This document contains information about:
v Setting up and cabling your server
v Starting and configuring your server
v Installing some options
v Solving problems
Your
server might have features that are not described in the documentation that
you received with the server. The documentation might be updated occasionally to
include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to
provide additional information that is not included in your server documentation.
These updates are available from the IBM Web site. Complete the following steps
to check for updated documentation and technical updates:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
2. In the Learn section, click Online publications.
3. On the ″Online publications″ page, in the Brand field, select Servers.
4. In the Family field, select xSeries 445.
5. Click Continue.
Your server comes with an IBM ServerGuide
™
Setup and Installation CD to help
you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.
Your server comes with a limited warranty. You can obtain up-to-date information
about your server and other IBM server products at
http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/.
Record information about your server in the following table. You will need this
information when you register your server with IBM.
Product name IBM Eserver xSeries 445 server
Machine type 8870
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
The model and serial numbers are on a label on the lower-left side of the bezel, just
above the hard disk drives.
See the Rack Installation Instructions for complete rack installation and removal
instructions. For a list of supported options for your server, see the ServerProven
®
list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/.
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The IBM Eserver Documentation CD
The IBM Eserver Documentation CD contains documentation for your server in
Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to
help you find information quickly.
Hardware and software requirements
The IBM Eserver xSeries 445 Documentation CD requires the following minimum
hardware and software:
v Microsoft
®
Windows NT
®
4.0 (with Service Pack 3 or later), Windows 98,
Windows 2000, or Red Hat Linux
v 100 MHz microprocessor
v 32 MB of RAM
v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems
Note: Acrobat Reader software is included on the CD, and you can install it
when you run the Documentation Browser.
Using the Documentation Browser
Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief
descriptions of the books, and view books using Adobe Acrobat Reader or xpdf.
The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in use in
your system and displays the books in the language for that region (if available). If
a book is not available in the language for that region, the English version is
displayed.
Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:
v If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The
Documentation Browser starts automatically.
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FRONT OF BOX
ID label
5
SystemManagementBoard
PCIBoard
4
6
I/OBoard
CommonFRUNumbers
MidplaneBoard
3
LowerCEC
2
UpperCEC
1
Light-PathDiagnostics
Figure 1. xSeries 445 server
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v If Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users:
– If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into your
CD-ROM drive and click Start --> Run. In the Open field, type
e:\win32.bat
where e is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive, and click OK.
– If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive; then,
run the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:
sh runLinux.sh
Select your server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all
the books for your server. Some books might be in folders. A plus sign (+) indicates
each folder or book that has additional books under it. Click the plus sign to display
the additional books.
When you select a book, a description of the book appears under Topic
Description. To select more than one book, press and hold the Ctrl key while you
select the books. Click View Book to view the selected book or books in Acrobat
Reader or xpdf. If you selected more than one book, all the selected books are
opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.
To search all the books, type a word or word string in the Search field and click
Search. The books in which the word or word string appears are listed in order of
the most occurrences. Click a book to view it, and press Crtl+F to use the Acrobat
search function or Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the book.
Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.
Notices and statements used in this publication
The caution and danger statements that appear in this publication are also in the
multilingual Safety Information publication, which is on the IBM xSeries
Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding
statement in the Safety Information publication.
The following notices and statements are used in the documentation:
v Notes: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid
inconvenient or problem situations.
v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or
data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which
damage could occur.
v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous
to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.
v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the
description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.
Chapter 1. Introduction 3

Features and specifications
The following information is a summary of the features and specifications for your
server.
Microprocessor:
v Supports the following microprocessors:
– Up to 8 Intel
®
Xeon MP
microprocessors (16 in a 16-way
configuration)
OR
– Up to 4 Intel Xeon DP
microprocessors
Note: Use the Information in BIOS
to determine the type and speed of
the microprocessors installed in your
server.
v IBM XA-32
™
chip set with integrated
memory, I/O, system cache, and remote
I/O controllers
Memory:
v Minimum: 2 GB
v Maximum: 64 GB
v Type: 2-way interleaved PC1600, DDR
SDRAM, registered DIMMs only
v Supports 512 MB, 1GB and 2 GB dual
inline memory modules (DIMMs)
v XceL4
™
Server Accelerator Cache (64
MB per SMP Expansion Module)
Drives:
v Diskette: 1.44 MB
v DVD-ROM
v Supports up to two internal Ultra320
SCSI hard disk drives
Active
™
PCI-X expansion slots:
Six 64-bit Active PCI-X expansion slots:
v Two 66 MHz PCI-X slots
v Two 100 MHZ PCI-X slots
v Two 133 MHZ PCI-X slots
v Additional PCI-X slots available in an
optional remote I/O expansion
enclosure
Cooling:
Four hot-swap fans:
v Two 150 mm x 51 mm redundant fans
v Two 150 mm x 38 mm fans
Acoustical
noise emissions:
v Sound power, idling: 6.5 bel maximum
v Sound power, operating: 6.5 bel
maximum
Power supply:
Two hot-swap power supplies (depending
on model):
v 550 watts at 110 V ac or 1050 watts at
220 V ac
v 600 watts at 110 V ac or 1200 watts at
220 V ac
Video:
v Models with the Remote Supervisor
Adapter II-EXA: ATI Radeon RV-100
video controller on the RSA II-EXA
adapter
v Models with the Remote Supervisor
Adapter: ATI Rage XL video controller
on the system board
v PCI bus interface
v Compatible with SVGA
Size
(4 U):
v Height: 17.8 cm (7 inches, 4 U)
v Depth: 69.85 cm (27.5 inches)
v Width: 48.3 cm (19 inches)
v Maximum weight: 50 kg (110 lb)
depending on your configuration
Integrated
functions:
v Broadcom 5704 Dual Gigabit
10/100/1000 Ethernet controller
v Light path diagnostics feature
v LSI Logic 1030 Dual Ultra320 SCSI
controller
v Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA
– ATI Radeon RV-100 video controller
– Ethernet port
– RSA II-EXA breakout port
v
Remote Supervisor Adapter
– ASM interconnect port
– Ethernet port
– Management port
v
IDE controller
v RXE Management Port
v Three USB ports
v Keyboard port
v SCSI port
v Mouse port
v Symmetrical multiprocessing (SMP)
Expansion Ports (three or six ports
depending on your configuration)
v Two remote I/O expansion enclosure
(RXE) Expansion Ports
Environment:
v Air temperature:
– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50.0° to
95.0°F). Altitude: 0 to 914 m (2998.7
ft).
– Server on: 10° to 32° C (50.0° to
89.6° F). Altitude: 914 m (2998.7 ft) to
2133 m (6998.0 ft).
– Server off: -40° to 60° C
(-104° to 140° F). Maximum altitude:
2133 m (6998.0 ft).
v Humidity:
– Server on: 8% to 80%
– Server off: 5% to 100%
Heat
output:
Approximate heat output in British thermal
units (Btu) per hour:
v Minimum configuration: 855 Btu (250
watts)
v Maximum configuration: 2726 Btu (800
watts)
Electrical
input:
v Sine-wave input (50 or 60 Hz) required
v Input voltage low range:
– Minimum: 100 V ac
– Maximum: 127 V ac
v Input voltage high range:
– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac
v
Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA)
approximately:
– Minimum: 0.250 kVA
– Maximum: 0.800 kVA
Notes:
1. Power consumption and heat output
vary depending on the number and type
of optional features installed and the
power-management optional features in
use.
2. These levels were measured in
controlled acoustical environments
according to the procedures specified
by the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO 7779
and are reported in accordance with
ISO 9296. Actual sound-pressure levels
in a given location might exceed the
average values stated because of room
reflections and other nearby noise
sources. The declared sound-power
levels indicate an upper limit, below
which a large number of computers will
operate.
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Major components of the xSeries 445 server
The following illustration shows the locations of major components in your server.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Chapter 1. Introduction 5

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FRONTOFBOX
EMC shield
(for single SMP
Expansion Module)
SMP baffle
Retention bracket
SMP
Expansion
Module
DIMM
Heat-sink
Microprocessor
Microprocessor
baffle
Fan 4
Hard disk
drive
DVD-ROM
drive
VRM
Cover
Thumbscrews
DIMM
access
doors
Fan 3
Fan 1 Fan 2
Hot-swap
power supply
Bezel
Shipping thumbscrews
Center
plane
Figure 2. Major components of the xSeries 445 server
6 xSeries 445 Type 8870: Installation Guide

Chapter 2. Installing options
This chapter provides basic instructions for installing hardware options in your
server. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with setting
up IBM server hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the Option
Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
Installation guidelines
Before you begin to install options in your server, read the following information:
v Read the safety information beginning on page v and the guidelines in “Handling
static-sensitive devices” on page 8. This information will help you work safely
with your server and options.
v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
outlets for your server, monitor, and other devices that you will connect to the
server.
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 need to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap power
supplies, hot-swap fans, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices.
v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component
to 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 indicates
that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and
operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the
component while the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on
hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific
hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to
perform before you remove or install the component.
v For a list of supported options for your server, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/.
System reliability guidelines
To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that:
v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) shield installed in it.
v If the server has only one symmetrical multiprocessing (SMP) Expansion Module
installed, ensure that the SMP baffle is installed during normal operation.
v There is adequate space around the server to allow the server cooling system to
work properly. Leave approximately 50 mm (2.0 in.) of open space around the
front and rear of the server. Do not place objects in front of the fans.
v Do not leave open spaces above or below an installed server in a rack cabinet.
To prevent damage to server components, always install a blank filler panel to
cover the open space and to ensure proper air circulation.
v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.
v You have replaced a failed fan within 48 hours.
v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal.
v Microprocessor socket 4 always contains either a microprocessor baffle or a
microprocessor and heat sink.
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Working inside the server with the power on
Your server supports hot-plug, hot-add, and hot-swap devices and is designed to
operate safely while it is turned on and the cover is removed. Follow these
guidelines when you work inside a server that is turned on:
v Avoid wearing 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.
v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.
v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist
watches.
v Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that could fall
into the server as you lean over it.
v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws,
into the server.
Handling static-sensitive devices
Attention: Static electricity can damage electronic devices, including your server.
To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages
until you are ready to install them.
To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the
following precautions:
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
you.
v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry.
v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.
v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted
metal part of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from
the package and from your body.
v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the server without
setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, place it back
into its static-protective package. Do not place the device on your server cover or
on a metal surface.
v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces
indoor humidity and increases static electricity.
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