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v Read the safety information in "Safety" on page vii and "Handling
v Make sure that the devices that you are installing are supported. For a list of
v When you install your new compute node, take the opportunity to download
v Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the compute node is
v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed
v Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you. If you have
v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver, a small Phillips screwdriver, and a T8 torx
v To view the error LEDs on the system board and internal components, leave the
v You do not have to turn off the compute node to install or replace hot-swap
v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component
v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates
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static-sensitive devices" on page 95. This information will help you work safely.
supported optional devices for the compute node, see http://www.ibm.com/
systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us.
and apply the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure that
any known issues are addressed and that your compute node is ready to
function at maximum levels of performance. To download firmware updates for
your compute node, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral.
Important: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated
code updates. If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level
of code is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.
For additional information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying
firmware, see the ToolsCenter for System x and BladeCenter at
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/.
working correctly. Start the compute node, and make sure that the operating
system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is
displayed, indicating that an operating system was not found but the compute
node is otherwise working correctly. If the compute node is not working
correctly, see "Running DSA Preboot diagnostic programs" on page 60 for
information about how to run diagnostics.
covers and other parts in a safe place.
to lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions:
– Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping.
– Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.
– Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you lift a heavy
object.
– To avoid straining the muscles in your back, lift by standing or by pushing
up with your leg muscles.
outlets for the compute node, monitor, and other devices.
screwdriver (provided on the back of the chassis) available.
compute node connected to power.
power supplies, hot-swap fans, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices.
However, you must turn off the compute node before you perform any steps
that involve removing or installing adapter cables and you must disconnect the
power source from the compute node before you perform any steps that involve
removing or installing a riser card.
to remove it from or install it in the compute node, open or close a latch, and so
on.
that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the compute node