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Chapter 2: Hardware Upgrade and Maintenance
In this chapter
This chapter describes how to maintain and replace various hardware components of the SSG
server. This chapter contains the following sections:
● Installation guidelines
● Removing the cover of the x305 IBM server
● Replacing the hard drive
● Replacing the x305 IBM server’s RSA
● Replacing the server’s dual NIC
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Important:
Important: Before performing the procedures in this chapter, Avaya recommends that you
back up the SSG configuration to a server in your LAN.For details on backing up
the server, see B
acking up the SSG configuration on page 33.
Installation guidelines
Before you begin installing options on your server, remember the following:
● Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical outlets for
your server, monitor, and other devices that you will connect to the server.
● Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
● Have a small Phillips screwdriver and small flat-blade screwdriver available.
● For a list of supported options for your server, see http://support.avaya.com .