Installation Guidelines - IBM System x3620 M3 7376 Installation And User Manual

Installation guidelines

Attention:
the server is powered-on might cause the system to halt, which might result in the
loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge
wrist strap or other grounding system when removing or installing a hot-swap
device.
Before you install optional devices, read the following information:
v Read the safety information that begins on page vii, the guidelines in "Working
v Make sure that the devices that you are installing are supported. For a list of
v When you install your new server, take the opportunity to download and apply
v For additional information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying
v Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is working
v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed
v If you must start the server while the cover is removed, make sure that no one is
v Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you. If you have to
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 To view the error LEDs on the system board or internal components, use the light
v You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace redundant hot-swap ac
Static electricity that is released to internal server components when
inside the server with the power on" on page 32, and "Handling static-sensitive
devices" on page 33. This information will help you work safely.
supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/
x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.
the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure that any known
issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels
of performance. To download firmware updates for your server, go to
http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.
firmware, see the System x and BladeCenter Tools Center at
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.
correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts, if an
operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed,
indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise
working correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for diagnostic
information.
covers and other parts in a safe place.
near the server and that no tools or other objects have been left inside the
server.
lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions:
– Make sure that you can 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 server, monitor, and other devices.
path diagnostics button on the system board when the server is not connected to
power.
power supplies or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. However, you
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices
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