IBM x3100 M5 Type 5457

5. Connect one end of the power cord into the connector on the back of the power
supply and connect the other end of the power cord into a properly grounded
electrical outlet.
6. Make sure that both the ac and dc power LEDs on the rear of the power
supply are lit, indicating that the power supply is operating correctly.
If you have other devices to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the
installation” on page 82.
Installing the thermal solution fan kit
Use this information to install the thermal solution fan kit
Attention:
1. To ensure proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the server for more than
30 minutes with the side cover removed.
2. When you install a second adapter in the adapter slots on the system board,
you must install the IBM Thermal Solution Fan kit option to ensure proper
cooling and airflow to the system. For 4U server models with non-hot-swap
power supplies, the part number is 46W9177. For 5U server models with
hot-swap power supplies, the part number is 00Y8200.
To install the thermal solution fan kit on 4U server models with non-hot-swap
power supplies, complete the following steps. For the 5U server model with
hot-swap power supplies, please see the next sub-section.
1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation
guidelines” on page 35.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords
and external cables.
Hot-swap
power supply
Release
lever
Figure 51. Hot-swap power supply installation for 5U server model with hot-swap power
supplies
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