Use this information for installation.
Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal
server components when the server is powered-on might cause the system
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 removing or installing a hot-swap device.
Before you install optional devices, read the following information:
- Read the safety information in Safety, the guidelines in Working inside the server with the power on, and Handling static-sensitive devices. This information
will help you work safely.
- Make sure that the devices that you are installing
are supported. For a list of supported optional devices for the server,
see the IBM ServerProven website.
- When you install your new server, take the opportunity to download
and apply the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to
ensure that any known issues are addressed and that your server is
ready to function at maximum levels of performance. To download firmware
updates for your server, go to the Fix Central website.
Important: Some cluster solutions require specific
code levels or coordinated code updates. If the device is part of
a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code is supported
for the cluster solution before you update the code.
For additional information about tools for updating,
managing, and deploying firmware, see the ToolsCenter for System x
and BladeCenter at IBM ToolsCenter for System x and BladeCenter
Information Center.
- Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server
is working 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 the Problem Determination and Service
Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for diagnostic
information.
- Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place
removed covers and other parts in a safe place.
- If you must start the server while the server cover is removed,
make sure that no one is near the server and that no tools or other
objects have been left inside the server.
- Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for
you. If you have to 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.
- Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded
electrical outlets for the server, monitor, and other devices.
- Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
- Have a small flat-blade screwdriver, a small Phillips screwdriver,
and a T8 torx screwdriver available.
- You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap
power supplies, hot-swap fans, 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 and you
must disconnect the power source from the server before you perform
any steps that involve removing or installing a riser card.
- Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip
the component to remove it from or install it in the server, open
or close a latch, and so on.
- Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component
indicates 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.
- When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety
shields, guards, labels, and ground wires.