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Chapter 4. Removing and replacing blade server components
Replaceable components are of three types:
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 3, "Parts listing, Types 1885 and 8853," on page 73 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
Before you install options, read the following information:
v Read the safety information that begins on page vii and the guidelines in
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.
v Before you remove a blade server from the BladeCenter unit, you must shut
v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component
v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates
v For a list of supported options for the blade server, see http://www.ibm.com/
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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.
"Installation guidelines." 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, go to http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/ and select BladeCenter 8853 from
the Hardware list, then click Go and then the Download tab.
covers and other parts in a safe place.
down the operating system and turn off the blade server. You do not have to shut
down the BladeCenter unit itself.
to remove it from or install it in the blade server, open or close a latch, and so
on.
that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and
operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the
component while the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on
hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific
hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to
perform before you remove or install the component.
servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
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