Handling Static-Sensitive Devices; Hardware And Software Requirements - IBM BladeCenter Advanced Management Module Installation Manual

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention: Static electricity can damage the BladeCenter system and other
electronic devices. 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 (ESD), observe the following
precautions:
v See the Installation and User's Guide that comes with your BladeCenter unit to
locate the ESD connector. Not all BladeCenter units have a ESD connector.
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 BladeCenter unit or any unpainted surface on
any other grounded rack component 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 immediately without
setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back
into its static-protective package.
v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating
reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

Hardware and software requirements

The management module supports the following Web browsers for remote
(client) access. The client Web browser must be Java
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JavaScript 1.2 or later, and must have the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) version
1.4.2-08 or later (but earlier than 1.5) Plug-in installed. The JVM Plug-in is
available from http://www.java.com.
v Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later (with latest Service Pack installed)
v Netscape Navigator 7.0 or later
v Mozilla FireFox version 1.3 or later
Note: The Remote Disk feature works only with the Microsoft Windows 2000
operating system or later.
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