Before you begin to install optional hardware - (NF 8500R - Type 8681)

Before you begin to install optional hardware

Before you install any optional hardware in the server, thoroughly review the information in this section.
Also, review the power supply requirements described in 'Hot-swap power supply installation/removal'.

•  If you upgrade the server by installing a RAID adapter, you must configure the disk arrays after you  install hard disk drives, as described in 'Internal drives installation'.
   Follow the instructions in the RAID adapter documentation after installing the drives. Then, return here to install the  remaining options, if applicable.
   See 'Configuring the server' for additional details about configuration and for a description of the server utility programs.
•  You do not need to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap power supplies, hot-swap fans,  hot-swap drives, or hot-plug PCI adapters.
  •  Hot-swap means that you can install or remove certain components, such as power supplies,  fans, and hard disk drives, without turning off the server, provided that the server contains  hardware and an operating system that support the installation or removal of these components.
     These components are known as hot-swappable  components, and more commonly referred to as hot-swap  components.
  •  Hot-plug means that you can install or remove certain components without turning off the  server, after you perform an intervening action, provided that the server contains hardware and  an operating system that support the installation or removal of these components.
     For example, before you can install or remove hot-plug PCI adapters, you must enable or disable the  hot-plug PCI slots that contain or will contain these adapters.
     To do this, you must perform the operating-system-defined procedures for enabling or disabling the  affected hot-plug PCI slots.
     Failure to do so might cause the system to lock up.
     Refer to the operating-system documentation for additional information.
    Hot-plug  components are also known as hot-pluggable  components.

•  The orange color on components and labels in the server indicates hot-swap or hot-plug components.
   This means that you can install or remove the component while the system is running, provided that  the system is configured to support this function.
   For complete details about installing or removing a hot-swap or hot-plug component, see the information  provided in this chapter.
•  The blue color on components or labels indicates touch points where a component can be gripped, a  latch moved, and so on.
•  For a list of supported options for the Netfinity 8500R server, refer to

  http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/

   on the World Wide Web.

•  Several types of connectors, such as those designed for adapters, processors, DIMMs, and other components,  contain keys (dividers) to ensure that these components can only be installed in the correct position.

  Note: The illustrations in this chapter might differ slightly from the hardware.

Before you begin installing options, be sure to do the following:

•  Become familiar with the safety and handling guidelines specified in the Safety Information booklet,  and the requirements specified under 'Safety information' and 'Working inside a server with power on'.
   These guidelines will help you work safely while working with the server or options.
•  Read the information in 'System reliability considerations'.
•  Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical outlets for the server,  monitor, and any other options that you intend to install.
•  Place the server in a location that is dry. Rain or spilled liquids might damage the server.
•  Leave sufficient space around the server to allow the server cooling system to work properly.  Refer to the server rack documentation, for example, IBM Netfinity 9308 Enterprise Rack Planning Guide ,  for additional information.
•  Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
•  Have a small, flat-blade screwdriver available.

Lifting the server

 


  -Caution- Use safe practices when lifting.

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