Chapter 5. Removing And Replacing Blade Server Components; Installation Guidelines - IBM BladeCenter HS22V 7871 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Chapter 5. Removing and replacing blade server components

Use this information to remove and replace components in the blade server.
Replaceable components are of three 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 4, "Parts listing, Types 7871 and 1949," on page 41 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

Use these guidelines before you install the blade server or optional devices.
Before you install optional devices, read the following information:
v Before you begin, read "Safety" on page v and "Handling static-sensitive
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. Place 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 that
is designated for your server.
technicians.
devices" on page 50. This information will help you work safely.
apply the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure 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, complete the following
steps.
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/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click BladeCenter.
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.
4. Click BladeCenter HS22V to display the matrix of downloadable files for the
blade server.
covers and other parts in a safe place.
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