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Chapter 5. Removing and replacing blade server components
Use this information to remove and replace components in the blade server.
Replaceable components are of three types:
v Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your
v Tier 2 customer replaceable unit: You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or
v Field replaceable unit (FRU): FRUs must be installed only by trained service
See Chapter 4, "Parts listing, Types 8014, 8028 and 1916," on page 25 to determine
whether a component is a Tier 1 CRU, Tier 2 CRU, or FRU.
For information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance,
see the Warranty and Support Information document.
Installation guidelines
Use these guidelines before you install the blade server or optional devices.
Before you install optional devices, read the following information:
v Before you begin, read "Safety" on page v and "Installation guidelines." This
v When you install your new blade server, take the opportunity to download and
v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed
v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
v Before you remove a blade server from the BladeCenter unit, you must shut
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responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged
for the installation.
request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty that
is designated for your server.
technicians.
information will help you work safely.
apply the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure that any
known issues are addressed and that your blade server is ready to function at
maximum levels of performance.
To download firmware updates for your blade server, complete the following
steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click BladeCenter.
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.
4. Click BladeCenter HS12 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the
blade server.
covers and other parts in a safe place.
down the operating system and turn off the blade server. You do not have to
shut down the BladeCenter unit itself.
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