System Reliability Considerations; Working Inside A Server/Workstation With Power On; Rack Installation - IBM 867413x - Eserver xSeries 330 8674 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Type 8674, intellistation r pro type 6851, and network equipment building system type 8674
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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 For a list of supported options for the server/workstation, refer to
v For your convenience during setup and service you might want to have a

System reliability considerations

To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure:
v Each of the drive bays has either a drive or a filler panel installed.
v The cover is in place during normal operations, or is removed for no longer than
v There is space around the server/workstation to allow the server/workstation
v Cables for optional adapters are routed according to the instructions provided
v A failed fan is replaced within 48 hours.

Working inside a server/workstation with power on

Your server/workstation is designed to operate safely while turned on with the
cover removed. Follow these guidelines when you work inside a
server/workstation that is turned on:
v Avoid loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts before
v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server/workstation.
v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, rings, necklaces, and loose-fitting wrist
v Remove items from your shirt pocket (such as pens or pencils) that could fall
v Take care to avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hair pins,

Rack installation

Do the following to install the server/workstation in the rack. Reverse the steps to
remove the server/workstation from the rack.
1. Lift and place the server/workstation on the lower edge of the mounting
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outlets for the server/workstation, monitor, and any other options that you
intend to install.
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat on the World Wide Web.
separate location where you can temporarily connect the server/workstation to a
power source (using a separate power cord), keyboard, monitor, and mouse
(using a separate C2T device breakout cable). Additional C2T cables are
available in the cable option kit.
30 minutes while the server/workstation is operating.
cooling system to work properly. Leave about 127 mm (5 in.) of space around
the front and rear of the server/workstation.
with the adapters.
working inside the server/workstation; do not wear cuff links while you are
working inside the server/workstation.
watches.
into the server/workstation as you lean over it.
or screws, into the server/workstation.
bracket.

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