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To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, observe the following
precautions:
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up
around you.
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 static-protective package, touch it to an
unpainted metal part of the system unit for at least 2 seconds. This drains
static electricity from the package and from your body.
v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the
BladeCenter T unit without setting down the device. If it is necessary to set
down the device, place it back into its static-protective package. Do not place
the device on the BladeCenter T unit or on a metal surface.
v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating
reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.
Preparing for management-module redundancy
When two management modules are installed in a BladeCenter T unit, only
one management module is active; the second management module, if present,
provides redundancy. The active management module is the primary module;
the redundant module is the secondary module. If the primary management
module fails, or if you request a changeover through the Web interface, the
secondary management module becomes active and primary.
Management-module redundancy requires specific minimum levels of
firmware. If you intend to install a second management module in the
BladeCenter T unit, make sure that you have downloaded and applied the
latest level of firmware from the IBM Support Web site.
Complete the following steps to prepare your management modules for
redundancy:
1. Go to the IBM Support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ to
check for technical information, hints, tips, and the latest firmware.
2. Download the latest management-module firmware and use the
management-module Web interface to apply it to your current management
module (see the IBM Eserver BladeCenter T Types 8720 and 8730 Installation
and User's Guide for detailed instructions about logging in to the Web
interface).
a. In the MM Control section in the navigation pane, click Firmware
Update.
b. Click Browse to locate the firmware file that you downloaded; then,
click Update. Follow the instructions on the screen.
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