Working Inside The Server With The Power On; Removing The Top Cover, Front Door And Media-Bay Bezel - IBM 866631Y - Netfinity 7100 - 8666 Hardware Maintenance Manual

v You do not need to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap power
v The orange color on components and labels in the server identifies hot-swap
v The blue color on components and labels identifies touch points where you can
v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
v For a list of options for the Netfinity 7100, refer to
Note: If you upgrade the server by installing a RAID adapter, you must configure

Working inside the server with the power on

The server supports hot swap devices and is designed to operate safely while
turned on with the cover removed. The server is designed to protect you and the
server. Follow these guidelines when you work inside a server that is turned on:
v Avoid loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts before
v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.
v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist
v Remove items from your shirt pocket (such as pens or pencils) that could fall
v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hair pins, or screws,

Removing the top cover, front door and media-bay bezel

Before you begin:
v Read "Safety information" on page 152.
v Review the information in "Before you begin" on page 43.
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supplies, hot-swap drives, or hot-swap fans.
components. This means that you can install or remove the component while the
system is running, provided that the system is configured to support this
function.
grip a component, move a latch, and so on.
outlets for the server, monitor, and any other options that you intend to install.
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat on the World Wide Web.
the disk arrays after you install hard disk drives. In this case, follow the
instructions in the RAID adapter documentation after installing the drives.
Return here to install your remaining options, if applicable.
working inside the server; do not wear cufflinks while you are working inside
the server.
watches.
into the server as you lean over it.
into the server.