Internal Cable Routing And Connectors - IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 Installation And User Manual

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 directly into the server without
v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces

Internal cable routing and connectors

The following illustration shows the internal routing and connectors for the two SAS
signal cables (in server models with eight SAS drive bays).
Notes:
1. To connect the SAS signal cables, make sure that you first connect the signal
2. To disconnect the SAS signal cables, make sure that you first disconnect the
The following illustration shows the internal routing and connector for optional
optical drive cable.
Attention:
connector release tab, and then disconnect the cable from the connector on the
system board. Do not disconnect the cable by using excessive force.
you.
electrostatic-discharge wrist strap, if one is available. Always use an
electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside
the server with the power on.
metal surface on the outside of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains
static electricity from the package and from your body.
setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into
its static-protective package. Do not place the device on the server cover or on a
metal surface.
indoor humidity and increases static electricity.
cable, and then the power cable and configuration cable.
power cable, and then the signal cable and configuration cable.
To disconnect the optional optical drive cable, you must first press the
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices
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