Complete
the
following
steps
to
check
for
updated
documentation
and
technical
updates:
1.
Go
to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
2.
In
the
Learn
section,
click
Online
publications
.
3.
On
the
″
Online
publications
″
page,
in
the
Brand
field,
select
Servers
.
4.
In
the
Family
field,
select
xSeries
455
.
5.
Click
Continue
.
Before
you
begin
Read
the
following
information
before
you
use
the
hints
and
tips
in
this
document:
v
Review
the
“Safety
information”
and
“Handling
static-sensitive
devices”
sections
in
the
documentation
that
comes
with
the
server.
These
guidelines
will
help
you
work
safely
while
working
with
the
server
or
options.
v
Back
up
all
important
data
before
you
make
changes
to
disk
drives.
v
For
a
list
of
supported
options
for
the
xSeries
455,
go
to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/.
v
Verify
the
following
server
components
and
connections:
–
All
adapters,
boards,
fans,
power
supplies,
and
internal
devices
are
fully
seated
and
connected
correctly.
–
All
cables
and
cords
are
connected
securely
to
the
server
and
to
any
installed
optional
devices.
–
Each
drive
bay
contains
either
a
drive
or
a
filler
panel.
–
Each
unoccupied
PCI-X
slot
contains
an
expansion-slot
cover.
–
Power
supplies
are
installed
in
both
power-supply
bays.
–
Both
power
cords
are
connected
to
the
power
supplies
and
to
an
ac
power
source.
–
For
redundant
and
hot-swappable
operation,
the
power
supplies
are
connected
to
200-240
V
ac.
The
power
supplies
are
hot-swappable
and
redundant
only
at
200-240
V
ac.
–
All
microprocessors
are
the
same
type
and
have
the
same
cache
size
and
clock
speed.
v
Verify
the
server
installation:
–
There
is
sufficient
space
around
the
server
to
allow
the
cooling
system
to
work
properly.
–
The
top
cover
is
closed
during
normal
operation.
For
proper
cooling,
do
not
leave
the
cover
open
for
more
than
15
minutes.
–
The
rack
into
which
you
plan
to
install
the
server
has
perforated
doors.
v
When
you
replace
a
hot-swap
drive,
wait
15
seconds
after
removing
the
defective
drive
before
you
install
the
new
drive.
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455
FAQ:
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and
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