System Reliability Guidelines; Handling Static-Sensitive Devices; Returning A Device Or Component - IBM 8852 - BladeCenter H Rack-mountable Service Manual

v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component
v For a list of supported options for the BladeCenter unit, see

System reliability guidelines

To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that the
following requirements are met:
v Each of the module bays on the front and rear of the BladeCenter unit has either
v Each of the blade bays on the front of the BladeCenter unit has either a blade
v Each of the drive bays in a blade server storage expansion option has either a
v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.
v A removed hot-swap module, blade server, or drive is replaced within 1 minute
v Cables for the optional modules are routed according to the illustrations and
v A failed blower is replaced as soon as possible, to restore cooling redundancy.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention:
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:
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
v The use of a grounding system is recommended. For example, wear an
v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed 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
v Remove the device from its package and install it immediately without setting
v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating

Returning a device or component

If you are instructed to return a device or component, follow all packaging
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
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to remove it from or install it in the BladeCenter unit, open or close a latch, and
so on.
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
a module or a module filler installed.
server or a blade filler installed.
hot-swap drive or a filler panel installed.
of removal.
instructions in this document.
Static electricity can damage the BladeCenter unit and other electronic
you.
electrostatic-discharge wrist strap, if one is available.
metal part of the BladeCenter unit or rack for at least 2 seconds. This drains
static electricity from the package and from your body.
down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into its
static-protective package.
reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.