Review the system reliability guidelines to ensure proper
system cooling and reliability.
Make sure the following
requirements are met:
- To ensure proper cooling, the Flex System chassis is not operated
without a compute node or node bay filler in each node bay.
- When the server comes with redundant power, a power supply must
be installed in each power-supply bay.
- Adequate space around the server must be spared to allow server
cooling system to work properly. Leave approximately 50 mm (2.0 in.)
of open space around the front and rear of the server. Do not place
any object in front of the fans.
- For proper cooling and airflow, refit the server cover before
you turn the power on. Do not operate the server for more than 30
minutes with the server cover removed, for it might damage server
components.
- Cabling instructions that come with optional components must be
followed.
- A failed fan must be replaced within 48 hours since malfunction.
- A removed hot-swap fan must be replaced within 30 seconds after
removal.
- A removed hot-swap drive must be replaced within two minutes after
removal.
- A removed hot-swap power supply must be replaced within two minutes
after removal.
- Every air baffle that comes with the server must be installed
when the server starts (some servers might come with more than one
air baffle). Operating the server with a missing air baffle might
damage the processor.
- All processor sockets must contain either a socket cover or a
processor with heat sink.
- When more than one processor is installed, fan population rules
for each server must be strictly followed.