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Before you begin
Before you begin to install options in the server, read the following information:
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Become familiar with the safety and handling guidelines provided in “Safety
information” on page 127 and “Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices”
information” on page 127 and “Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices”
on page 130 These guidelines will help you work safely while working with the
server or options.
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You do not need to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap power
supplies, hot-swap drives, hot-swap fans, Active PCI (hot-plug) adapters, or
hot-plug USB devices.
supplies, hot-swap drives, hot-swap fans, Active PCI (hot-plug) adapters, or
hot-plug USB devices.
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The orange color on components and labels in the server identifies 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.
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.
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The blue color on components and labels identifies touch points where you can
grip a component, move a latch, and so on.
grip a component, move a latch, and so on.
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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.
outlets for the server, monitor, and any other options that you intend to install.
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Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
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For a list of supported options for the eServer xSeries 350, refer to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat on the World Wide Web.
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat on the World Wide Web.
System reliability considerations
To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that:
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Each of the drive bays has either a drive or a filler panel installed.
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Each of the power supply bays has either a power supply or a filler panel
installed.
installed.
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There is at least 50 mm (2 inches) of ventilated space at the sides of the server
and 100 mm (4 inches) at the rear of the server.
and 100 mm (4 inches) at the rear of the server.
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The top cover is in place during normal operation.
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The top cover is removed for no longer than 30 minutes while the server is
operating.
operating.
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The processor housing cover over the processor and memory area is removed
for no longer than 10 minutes while the server is operating.
for no longer than 10 minutes while the server is operating.
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A removed hot-swap drive is replaced within 10 minutes of removal.
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Cables for optional adapters are routed according to the instructions provided
with the adapters.
with the adapters.
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A failed fan is replaced within 48 hours.
Working inside the server with the power on
The server supports hot-add, hot-plug and hot-swap devices and is designed to
operate safely while turned on with the cover removed. Follow these guidelines
when you work inside a server that is turned on:
operate safely while turned on with the cover removed. Follow these guidelines
when you work inside a server that is turned on:
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Avoid 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.
working inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working inside the
server.
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Do not allow your necktie to hang inside the server.
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Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist
watches.
watches.
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IBM xSeries 350 Type 8682: Hardware Maintenance Manual