Handling Static-Sensitive Devices; Installing A Switch Module - IBM Brocade 4 Gb SAN Switch Module Installation Manual

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention: Static electricity can damage your blade server chassis 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, observe the following precautions:
• Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you.
• Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
• Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry.
• Do not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the device.
• While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to any unpainted metal surface
of the blade server chassis or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack
component in the rack you are installing the device into for at least 2 seconds. This drains static
electricity from the package and from your body.
• Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the blade server chassis without
setting it down. If it is necessary to set down the device, place it in its static-protective package.
Do not set the device on your blade center chassis or on a metal surface.
• Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces indoor
humidity and increases static electricity.

Installing a switch module

To install a switch module, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 10
through "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 11.
2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the I/O module to any unpainted metal surface
of the blade server chassis or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack
component in the rack in which you are installing the I/O module for at least 2 seconds.
3. Remove the acoustic attenuation module option, if one is installed, from the rear of the blade
server chassis. For more information, see the documentation that came with your blade server
chassis.
4. Select only I/O-module bay 3 or bay 4 in which to install the switch module.
Note: For details about I/O-module bay requirements and bay locations, see the documentation
for your blade server chassis and blade servers.
5. Remove the filler module from the selected bay. Store the filler module for future use.
6. Remove the switch module from its static-protective package.
7. Make sure that the release lever on the switch module is in the open position (perpendicular to
the module).
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