Chapter 4. Removing And Replacing Bladecenter Components; Installation Guidelines - IBM BladeCenter S Problem Determination And Service Manual

Chapter 4. Removing and replacing BladeCenter components

There are three types of replaceable components: Tier 1 CRU, Tier 2 CRU, and
FRU, based on who is responsible for installing the component.
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v Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU). Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your
v Tier 2 customer replaceable unit. You can install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or
v Field replaceable unit (FRU). FRUs must be installed only by trained service
For information about the terms of the warranty, see the Warrant and Support
document. For information about getting service and assistance, see Getting help
and technical assistance.

Installation guidelines

Before you remove or replace a component, read the following information.
v Read "Safety" on page v and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 74.
v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed
v You do not have to disconnect the BladeCenter S system from power to install or
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 available.
v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates
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responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged
for the installation.
request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty
service that is designed for your computer.
technicians.
This information will help you work safely.
covers and other parts in a safe place.
replace any of the hot-swap modules. You must shut down the operating system
and turn off a hot-swap blade server before you remove it, but you do not have
to remove power from the BladeCenter S system itself.
to lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions:
– Make sure that you 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 BladeCenter S system.
that the component may be hot-swapped, which means that you can remove or
install the component while the BladeCenter S system is running. (Orange can
also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for
removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional
procedures that you might have to perform before you remove or install the
component.
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