Use these guidelines to ensure that the compute node meets
the cooling and system reliability requirements:
- The IBM® Flex
System chassis
is not operated without a compute node or node bay filler in each
node bay. See IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis Types 8721,
8724, and 8725: Installation and Service Guidefor additional information.
- Each microprocessor socket always contains a socket cover and
heat-sink filler or a microprocessor and heat sink. If the compute
node has only one microprocessor, it must be installed in microprocessor
socket 1.
- The air baffles are installed over the DIMM connectors.
- The ventilation holes on the compute node are not blocked.
- The compute node CMOS battery
is operational. If the CMOS battery becomes defective, replace it
immediately.