Preparing For Service; Electrostatic Discharge And Static Prevention Measures; Using An Antistatic Wrist Strap - Oracle X7-8 Service Manual

Preparing for Service

This section describes how to prepare the server for servicing. The topics describe safety
considerations and provide prerequisite procedures and information about replacing
components within the server.
"Electrostatic Discharge and Static Prevention Measures" on page 97
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"Required Tools and Equipment" on page 100
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"Preparing the Server for Component Replacement" on page 100
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"Prepare the Server for Hot Service (Oracle ILOM CLI)" on page 102
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"Prepare the Server for Hot Service (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)" on page 103
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"Prepare the Server for Warm Service (Oracle ILOM CLI)" on page 104
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"Prepare the Server for Warm Service (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)" on page 106
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"Prepare the Server for Cold Service (Oracle ILOM CLI)" on page 107
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"Prepare the Server for Cold Service (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)" on page 109
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"Powering Down the Server" on page 110
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"Managing the Locate Button/LED" on page 119
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Electrostatic Discharge and Static Prevention Measures

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive devices, such as the PCIe cards, storage drives,
processors (CPUs), and memory cards, require special handling.

Using an Antistatic Wrist Strap

Wear an antistatic wrist strap when handling components such as storage drive assemblies,
circuit boards, or PCIe cards. When servicing or removing server components, attach an
antistatic strap to your wrist and then to a metal area on the server chassis. If your wrist strap is
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