Hardware options installation 35
Hardware options installation
In this section
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 35
Processor option..................................................................................................................................... 35
Memory options..................................................................................................................................... 41
Hot-plug hard drive options ..................................................................................................................... 48
SAS-SATA hard drive cage option............................................................................................................ 51
Removable media device options ............................................................................................................. 53
Redundant hot-plug fans option................................................................................................................ 57
Redundant hot-plug power supply option................................................................................................... 58
Expansion board options ........................................................................................................................ 59
Array controllers and Battery-Backed Write Cache options.......................................................................... 63
Parallel and second serial connector option............................................................................................... 63
Tower-to-rack conversion option ............................................................................................................... 64
Introduction
If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instructions for all the hardware options
and identify similar steps to streamline the installation process.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and
the internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any
installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
Processor option
The server supports single- and dual-processor operation. With two processors installed, the server
supports boot functions through the processor installed in processor socket 1. However, if processor 1
fails, the system attempts to boot from processor 2 and provides a processor failure message.
The server uses PPMs to provide power to each processor. The corresponding PPM must be installed for
each processor or the system cannot boot.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the system board:
• Do not touch the socket contacts.
• Always install the processor socket cover after removing the processor from the socket.
• Do not tilt or slide the processor when lowering the processor into the socket.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor:
• Handle the processor only by the edges.
• Do not touch the bottom of the processor, especially the contact area.
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