Handling Static-Sensitive Devices; Server Power Features; Turning On The Server - IBM xSeries 455 Option Installation Manual

v Avoid loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts before
v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.
v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, rings, necklaces, and loose-fitting wrist
v Remove items from your shirt pocket (such as pens or pencils) that could fall into
v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hair pins, or screws,

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention: Static electricity can damage electronic devices and your system. To
avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective package 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 printed circuitry.
v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.
v While the device is still in its anti-static package, touch it to an unpainted metal
v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the system unit
v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces
v Wear a properly grounded wrist strap against your skin to help eliminate static

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 except for the service processor is
shut down; however, the server can respond to requests from the service processor,
such as a remote request to turn on the server. The power-on LED flashes to
indicate that the server is connected to ac power but is not turned on.

Turning on the server

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
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working inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working inside the
server.
watches.
the server as you lean over it.
into the server.
you.
part of the system unit for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from
the package and from your body.
without setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, place it
in to its static-protective package. Do not place the device on your system unit
cover or on a metal surface.
indoor humidity and increases static electricity.
electricity from your body.
automatically when power is restored.