User guide

Contents
Chapter 3
Server Setup
Optional Installation Services..........................................................................................3-1
Rack Planning Resources.................................................................................................3-2
Optimum Environment ....................................................................................................3-3
Space and Airflow Requirements..............................................................................3-3
Temperature Requirements .......................................................................................3-4
Power Requirements..................................................................................................3-5
Grounding Requirements ..........................................................................................3-6
Rack Warnings and Cautions...........................................................................................3-7
Installing Hardware Options............................................................................................3-7
Removing Shipping Bracket from PCI Slots...................................................................3-8
Server Shipping Contents ................................................................................................3-8
Installing the Server into the Rack.................................................................................3-10
Connecting the Power Cord and Peripheral Devices.....................................................3-17
Connecting the Power Cord ....................................................................................3-18
Attaching the Cable Management Arm .........................................................................3-20
Attaching the Cable Management Arm to a Square-Hole Rack..............................3-20
Attaching the Cable Management Arm to a Round-Hole Rack ..............................3-21
Attaching the Cable Management Arm to the Server .............................................3-24
Securing the Cables to the Cable Management Arm...............................................3-25
Powering Up and Configuring the Server......................................................................3-27
Installing the Operating System.....................................................................................3-27
Registering the Server....................................................................................................3-28
Routine Maintenance .....................................................................................................3-28
Chapter 4
Hardware Options Installation
Processor Memory Boards...............................................................................................4-2
Processor Memory Board Population Guidelines .....................................................4-2
Memory Options..............................................................................................................4-5
Minimum Memory Requirements.............................................................................4-5
Memory Population Guidelines.................................................................................4-6
Internal Storage and Media Areas....................................................................................4-7
Locating the Internal Storage and Universal Media Drives ......................................4-7
Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive Options ..........................................................................4-8
Universal Media Bays .............................................................................................4-14
Hot-Plug Fans ................................................................................................................4-18
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