Working Inside The Server With The Power On; Handling Static-Sensitive Devices - IBM System x3500 Installation And User Manual

v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.
v You have replaced a failed fan within 48 hours.
v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal.
v You do not operate the server without the air baffle or the fan filler installed.
v Microprocessor socket 2 always contains either a socket cover or a
v You have installed the air baffle and fan 2 when you installed the microprocessor
Note: Do not install the ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA adapter in slot 4, 7, and 8

Working inside the server with the power on

Attention:
the server is powered-on might cause the server to halt, which might result in the
loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge
wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server with the
power on.
The server supports hot-plug, hot-add, and hot-swap devices and is designed to
operate safely while it is turned on and the server cover is removed. Follow these
guidelines when you work inside a server that is turned on:
Note: In order to work inside the server with the power on, you have to disable the
v Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts
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 and pencils, that could fall
v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws,

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention:
To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages
until you are ready to install them.
To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the
following precautions:
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with
the server cover removed might damage server components.
Operating the server without the air baffle or the fan filler might cause the
microprocessor to overheat.
Note: The air baffle comes with the microprocessor 2 expansion board option.
microprocessor and heat sink.
2 expansion board option.
for proper cooling.
Static electricity that is released to internal server components when
power cut-off switch before removing the server cover.
before working inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working
inside the server.
watches.
into the server as you lean over it.
into the server.
Static electricity can damage the server and other electronic devices.
you.
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