IBM x3550 User Manual

5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted
metal surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the
package.
6. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the slot.
7. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the
slots at the ends of the DIMM connector.
8. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure on
both ends of the DIMM simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the locked
position when the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector.
Note: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM
has not been correctly inserted; open the retaining clips, remove the DIMM, and
then reinsert it.
Removing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine
To remove the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine assembly, complete the
following steps:
Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine
Mounting bracket
Mounting bracket
Mounting bracket
retention latch
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 39.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords; then,
remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 42).
3. Remove the PCI riser card assembly and any installed adapter.
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IBM x3550 Specifications

General

Processor Type	Intel Xeon
Chipset	Intel 5000P
Number of Processors Supported	2
Network Interface	Dual Gigabit Ethernet
Hard Drive Interface	SAS/SATA
Maximum Internal Storage	2.4 TB
Storage	Up to six 2.5-inch SAS or SATA hot-swap hard disk drives
Drive Bays	6
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1
Power Supply	670W or 835W
Operating System Support	Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESX
Memory	PC2-5300 Fully Buffered DIMMs (DDR2-667) or PC2-4200 Fully Buffered DIMMs (DDR2-533)