System Reliability Considerations; Working Inside The Server With The Power On - IBM 6000R - Netfinity - 8682 Hardware Maintenance Manual

• You do not need to turn off the server to install or
replace hot-swap power supplies, hot-swap drives, hot-
swap fans, Active PCI (hot-plug) adapters, or hot-plug
USB devices.
• The orange color on components and labels in the
server identifies hot-swap or hot-plug components.
This means that you can install or remove the compo-
nent while the system is running, provided that the sys-
tem is configured to support this function.
• The blue color on components and labels identifies
touch points where you can grip a component, move a
latch, and so on.
• Make sure that you have an adequate number of prop-
erly grounded electrical outlets for the server, monitor,
and any other options that you intend to install.
• Back up all important data before you make changes to
disk drives.
• For a list of supported options for the Netfinity 6000R,
refer to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat on the World
Wide Web.

System reliability considerations

To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make
sure that:
• Each of the drive bays has either a drive or a filler panel
installed.
• Each of the power supply bays has either a power sup-
ply or a filler panel installed.
• There is at least 50 mm (2 inches) of ventilated space
at the sides of the server and 100 mm (4 inches) at the
rear of the server.
• The top cover is in place during normal operation.
• The top cover is removed for no longer than 30 minutes
while the server is operating.
• The processor housing cover over the processor and
memory area is removed for no longer than 10 minutes
while the server is operating.
• A removed hot-swap drive is replaced within 10 min-
utes of removal.
• Cables for optional adapters are routed according to
the instructions provided with the adapters.
• A failed fan is replaced within 48 hours.
Working inside the server with the power
on
The server supports hot-add, hot-plug and hot-swap devices
and is designed to operate safely while turned on with the
cover removed. Follow these guidelines when you work
inside a server that is turned on:
• Avoid loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button
long-sleeved shirts before working inside the server; do
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