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C H A P T E R
Preparing to Service the System
This chapter contains the following sections:
"Service Guidelines" on page 21
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"Tools Required for Installation and Service" on page 22
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"Controlling Server Power" on page 22
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"Initiating a Reconfiguration Boot" on page 28
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"Accessing Internal Components" on page 30
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"Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge" on page 32
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Service Guidelines
Be sure to keep the following guidelines in mind when servicing the system:
Except for removing and installing hard drives, the system must be serviced by
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qualified service providers.
Only power supplies, fan trays 0, 1 and 2, the air filter, and hard drives are hot-
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swappable. You must power off the system to service any other component.
You must disconnect the AC or DC power cables when servicing the following
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components:
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Motherboard
SCSI backplane
Connector board
System configuration card (SCC) reader
Advanced Lights Out Manager (ALOM) system controller card
Power distribution module
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