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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 connector.

7. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with

the slots at the ends of the DIMM connector (see “System-board optional device

connectors” on page 29 for the locations of the DIMM connectors).

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.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

“Completing the installation” on page 65.

Installing drives

The following notes describe the type of drives that the server supports and other

information that you must consider when you install a drive. To confirm that the

server supports the drive that you are installing, see http://www.ibm.com/

systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.

v Locate the documentation that comes with the drive and follow those

instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.

v Make sure that you have all the cables and other equipment that are specified in

the documentation that comes with the drive.

v Select the bay in which you want to install the drive.

v The server supports one optional ultra-slim SATA CD-RW/DVD-ROM optical

drive.

v The server can support up to eight 2.5 inch hot-swap SAS/SATA drives, four

3.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA drives, or four 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA drives.

(see Supported SAS/SATA drive backplane configurations for the supported

configurations).

v You can mix hot-swap SAS and SATA hard disk drives in the same server as

long as you do not mix drives on the same array.

v The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the server are

protected by having all bays and PCI Express slots covered or occupied. When

you install a drive, save the EMC shield and filler panel from the bay in the

event that you later remove the device.

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