IBM x3550 M4 Type 7914 User Manual

Results
If you are instructed to return the DVD drive cable, follow all packaging
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
Replacing the DVD drive cable
Use this information to replace the DVD drive cable.
About this task
To install the DVD drive cable, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins on “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 33.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables.
3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 36).
4. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 37).
5. Align the cable connector with the connector on the rear of the DVD drive
cage. Press the cable connector into the optical drive cage connector and slide
it to the left until it is firmly seated.
Figure 133. DVD drive cable latch
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IBM x3550 M4 Type 7914 Specifications

General

Form Factor	1U Rack
Memory Slots	24 DIMM slots
Operating System Support	Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere
Processor	Up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 or E5-2600 v2 series processors
Chipset	Intel C600 Series Chipset
Memory	Up to 768GB DDR3
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 10
Network Interface	4 x 1GbE (embedded)
Power Supply	Dual hot-swap power supplies (550W, 750W, or 900W)
Expansion Slots	Up to 3 PCIe 3.0 slots
Storage	Up to 8 x 2.5" or 4 x 3.5" hot-swap drives