Chapter 2. Installing The Bladecenter S Types 7779 And 8886; Installation Guidelines - IBM BladeCenter S Installation And User Manual

Chapter 2. Installing the BladeCenter S Types 7779 and 8886

Install the BladeCenter S system in your facility by setting up and configuring all
of the hardware components.
Before you begin
Before you begin the installation process, make sure that you have completed all
planning activities.
About this task
There are many different methods for setting up and configuring the components
in your BladeCenter S system. In general, you must complete these procedures:
Procedure
1. Prepare to install the BladeCenter S system.
2. Set up the BladeCenter S system hardware.
3. Optionally, install IBM Director, if you are going to use it to manage your

Installation guidelines

Before you remove or replace a component, read the following information.
v Read Safety and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 26. This
v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed
v You do not have to disconnect the BladeCenter S system from power to install or
v Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you. If you have
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 Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates
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BladeCenter S system.
information will help you work safely.
covers and other parts in a safe place.
replace any of the hot-swap modules. You must shut down the operating system
and turn off a hot-swap blade server before you remove it, but you do not have
to remove power from the BladeCenter S system itself.
to lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions:
– Make sure that you 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 BladeCenter S system.
that the component may be hot-swapped, which means that you can remove or
install the component while the BladeCenter S system is running. (Orange can
also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for
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