System Reliability Guidelines - IBM System x3650 M3 4255 Service Manual

v Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is working
v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed
v If you must start the server while the cover is removed, make sure that no one is
v Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you. If you have to
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 Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available.
v To view the error LEDs on the system board and internal components, leave the
v You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap fans,
v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component
v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates
v When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards,
v For a list of supported optional-devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/

System reliability guidelines

To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that:
v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic
v If the server has redundant power, each of the power-supply bays has a power
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correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts, if an
operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed,
indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise
working correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see Chapter 3,
"Diagnostics," on page 25 for diagnostic information.
covers and other parts in a safe place.
near the server and that no tools or other objects have been left inside the
server.
lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions:
– Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping.
– Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.
– Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you lift a heavy
object.
– To avoid straining the muscles in your back, lift by standing or by pushing up
with your leg muscles.
outlets for the server, monitor, and other devices.
server connected to power.
redundant hot-swap ac power supplies, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB)
devices. However, you must turn off the server before you perform any steps that
involve removing or installing adapter cables or non-hot-swap optional devices or
components.
to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on.
that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and
operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the
component while the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on
hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific
hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to
perform before you remove or install the component.
labels, and ground wires.
servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
compatibility (EMC) shield installed in it.
supply installed in it.