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2.9 Servicing information
The OpenPower 710 server is a client setup system and is shipped with materials to assist in
the general installation of the server. The system cover also includes a quick reference
Service Information label that provides graphics that can aid in identifying features and
location information. The sections below provide some additional service-related information.
2.9.1 Touch point colors
Blue (IBM blue) or terra-cotta (orange) on a component indicates a touch point (for electronic
parts) where you can grip the hardware to remove it from or install it into the system, open or
close a latch, and so on. The touch point colors are defined as follows:
Blue
Terra-cotta
Blue and Terra-cotta When both colors are present, terra-cotta takes precedence, and the
Important: It is important to adhere to the touch point colors on the system. Not doing so
can compromise your safety and damage the system.
Important: When removing the system planar, the cable retention screws must be
removed. Caution should be exercised when tightening these screws back to the chassis.
Excessively tightening the screws can cause permanent hardware damage.
2.9.2 Securing system into racks
The rack-mount drawer rail kit is a unique kit designed for use with the OpenPower 710
server. No tools are required to install the OpenPower 710 server or drawer rails into the rack.
The kit has a modular design that can be adapted to accommodate various rack depths
specifications. The drawer rails are equipped with thumb-releases on the sides, towards the
front of the system, that allow for the system to easily slide out from its rack position for
servicing.
Note: Standard safety precautions should always be exercised when installing or removing
devices from racks.
To place the OpenPower 710 server in the service position:
If necessary, open the front rack door.
Remove the two thumbscrews (A) that secure the system unit to the rack, as shown in
Figure 2-9.
Release the rack latches (B) on both the left and right sides, as shown in Figure 2-9.
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Requires shut down of the system before the task can be performed;
for example, removing the PCI riser book to install PCI adapters in the
OpenPower 710 server.
The system can remain powered on while these tasks are being
performed. Keep in mind that some tasks may require some steps to
be executed before performing the task. One example would be
deconfiguring a physical volume in the operating system before
removing the disk from the OpenPower 710 server.
rules for a terra-cotta-only touch point apply.
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