Handling Static-Sensitive Devices; Server Power Features; Turning On The Server - IBM xSeries 225 8647 Installation Manual

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention:
To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages
until you are ready to install them.
To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, observe the following
precautions:
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry.
v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.
v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted
v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the server without
v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces

Server power features

When the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the
operating system does not run, and all core logic is shut down; however, the server
can respond to remote requests to turn on the server. The power-on LED flashes to
indicate that the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on
(standby mode).

Turning on the server

Notes:
1. Turn on all external devices, such as the monitor, before turning on the server.
2. The power-on LED on the front of the server is lit when the server is on and
3. You can install a circular disk over the power-control button to prevent
Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, the
power-control button becomes active, and you can turn on the server and start the
operating system by pressing the power-control button. The server can also be
turned on in any of the following ways:
v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on, the server will restart
v If the server is connected to an ASM interconnect network that contains at least
v If an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter is installed in the server, the server can
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IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Option Installation Guide
Static electricity can damage electronic devices, including your server.
you.
metal part of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from
the package and from your body.
setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into
its static-protective package. Do not place the device on your server cover or on
a metal surface.
indoor humidity and increases static electricity.
while it is powering-up.
accidental manual power-off.
automatically when power is restored.
one server with an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter installed, the server can
be turned on from the Remote Supervisor Adapter user interface.
be turned on from the Remote Supervisor Adapter user interface.