Chapter 4. Removing And Replacing Blade Server Components; Installation Guidelines - IBM LS42 - BladeCenter - 7902 Service Manual

Chapter 4. Removing and replacing blade server components

Replaceable components are of four types:
v Consumable parts: Purchase and replacement of consumable parts (components,
v Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your
v Tier 2 customer replaceable unit: You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or
v Field replaceable unit (FRU): FRUs must be installed only by trained service
See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, Types 7901 and 7902," on page 19 to determine
whether a component is a Tier 1 CRU, Tier 2 CRU, or FRU.
For information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance,
see the Warranty and Support Information document.

Installation guidelines

Before you remove or replace a component, read the following information:
v Read the safety information that begins on page "Safety statements" on page viii
v When you install your new blade server, take the opportunity to download and
v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Put removed
v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
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such as batteries and printer cartridges, that have depletable life) is your
responsibility. If IBM acquires or installs a consumable part at your request, you
will be charged for the service.
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 designated for your server.
technicians.
and the guidelines in "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 26. This
information will help you work safely.
apply the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to make sure that
any known issues are addressed and that your blade server is ready to function
at maximum levels of performance. To download firmware updates for your
blade server:
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/.
2. Click Support.
3. Under Support information, click Product support and information.
4. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup.
5. From the Product family menu, select BladeCenter LS22 or BladeCenter
LS42 and click Go.
Download and install the latest firmware for the management module installed
in your BladeCenter unit (see the documentation for your management module).
covers and other parts in a safe place.
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