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xSeries 365
Type 8861 and 8862
Installation Guide
ER s e r v e r
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B,
“IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002,” on page 61 and Appendix C, “Notices,” on
page 79.
Fourth Edition (June 2004)
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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
The IBM xSeries Documentation CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Hardware and software requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Using the Documentation Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Notices and statements used in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Major components of the xSeries 365 server . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Chapter 2. Installing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
System reliability guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Working inside a server with power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Removing the cover and bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installing memory modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Installing a PCI or PCI-X adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Installing a microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Installing a hot-swap power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Installing the cover and bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Updating the server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Operator information panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Light path diagnostics LED panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Turning on the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Turning off the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Chapter 4. Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Using the RAID configuration programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . .39
Using ServeRAID Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Updating the Remote Supervisor Adapter II and integrated service processor 41
Chapter 5. Updating IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Chapter 6. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Diagnostic tools overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
POST beep codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
POST error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
ServerGuide problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Troubleshooting charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
CD-ROM drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Diskette drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
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General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Hard disk drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Intermittent problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
I/O expansion enclosure problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Memory problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Microprocessor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Monitor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Option problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Power problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Serial port problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Software problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Storage expansion enclosure problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Universal Serial Bus device problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Light path diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Diagnosing problems using the light path diagnostics . . . . . . . . . .56
Light path diagnostics panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . .59
Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . .60
Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002 . .61
Part 1 - General Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Part 3 - Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Appendix C. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . .82
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . .82
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . .82
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . .82
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . .82
Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . .83
Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
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Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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Important:
All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a
number. This number is used to cross reference an English caution or
danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger
statement in the IBM Safety Information book.
For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1,
translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety
Information book under statement 1.
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this
documentation before performing the instructions. Read any additional
safety information that comes with your server or optional device before
you install the device.
Statement 1:
DANGER
Electrical
current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
Safety vii

Statement 2:
CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has
a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module
type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can
explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
v Throw or immerse into water
v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v Repair or disassemble
Dispose
of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
Statement 3:
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
Some
laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
diode. Note the following.
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly
with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
Class 1 Laser Product
Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil A Laser de Classe 1
`
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Statement 4:
≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
Statement 5:
CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power
supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device
also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current
from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power
source.
1
2
Safety ix

Statement 8:
CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following
label attached.
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any
component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside
these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact
a service technician.
Statement 10:
CAUTION:
Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lb) on top of
rack-mounted devices.
>82 kg (180 lb)
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Chapter 1. Introduction
This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
®
Eserver
xSeries
®
365 Type 8861 or Type 8862 server and basic instructions for installing
some options. More detailed instructions for installing options are in the Option
Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD, which comes with your
server. This document contains information about:
v Setting up and cabling your server
v Starting and configuring your server
v Installing some options
v Solving problems
Your
server might have features that are not described in the documentation that
you received with the server. The documentation might be updated occasionally to
include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to
provide additional information that is not included in your server documentation.
These updates are available from the IBM Web site. Complete the following steps
to check for updated documentation and technical updates:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
2. In the Learn section, click Online publications.
3. On the ″Online publications″ page, in the Brand field, select Servers.
4. In the Family field, select xSeries 365.
5. Click Continue.
Your
server comes with an IBM ServerGuide
™
Setup and Installation CD to help
you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.
Your server comes with a limited warranty. You can obtain up-to-date information
about your server and other IBM server products at
http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/.
Record information about your server in the following table. You will need this
information when you register your server with IBM.
Product name IBM Eserver xSeries 365 server
Machine type 8861 or 8862
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
The model number and serial number are on the ID labels, one located on the
lower-right front of the bezel and the other at the rear of the right side, as shown in
the following illustration.
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Note: This illustration might differ slightly from your hardware.
xSeries365
ID labels
See the Rack Installation Instructions for complete rack installation and removal
instructions.
For a list of supported options for your server, go to the ServerProven
®
list at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/.
The IBM xSeries Documentation CD
The IBM xSeries Documentation CD contains documentation for your server in
Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to
help you find information quickly.
Hardware and software requirements
The IBM xSeries Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and
software:
v Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 3 or later), Windows 98, or
Windows 2000, or Red Hat Linux.
v 100 MHz microprocessor.
v 32 MB of RAM.
v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems
Note: Acrobat Reader software is included on the CD, and you can install it
when you run the Documentation Browser.
Using the Documentation Browser
Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief
descriptions of the books, and view books using Adobe Acrobat Reader or xpdf.
The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in use in
your system and displays the books in the language for that region (if available). If
a book is not available in the language for that region, the English version is
displayed.
Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:
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v If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The
Documentation Browser starts automatically.
v If Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users:
– If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into your
CD-ROM drive and click Start --> Run. In the Open field, type
e:\win32.bat
where e is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive, and click OK.
– If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive; then,
run the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:
sh runLinux.sh
Select your server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all
the books for your server. Some books might be in folders. A plus sign (+) indicates
each folder or book that has additional books under it. Click the plus sign to display
the additional books.
When you select a book, a description of the book appears under Topic
Description. To select more than one book, press and hold the Ctrl key while you
select the books. Click View Book to view the selected book or books in Acrobat
Reader or xpdf. If you selected more than one book, all the selected books are
opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.
To search all the books, type a word or word string in the Search field and click
Search. The books in which the word or word string appears are listed in order of
the most occurrences. Click a book to view it, and press Crtl+F to use the Acrobat
search function or Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the book.
Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.
Notices and statements used in this document
The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in the
multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM xSeries
Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding
statement in the Safety Information document.
The following notices and statements are used in the documentation:
v Notes: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid
inconvenient or problem situations.
v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or
data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which
damage could occur.
v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous
to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.
v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the
description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.
Chapter 1. Introduction 3

Features and specifications
The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of your
server. Depending on your server model, some features might not be available, or
some specifications might not apply.
Microprocessor:
v Intel Xeon
™
Processor MP
(frequency varies with server
model, each MP processor
functions as two logical processors)
– Minimum: One
– Maximum: Four
v
Level-3 cache size varies with
model
v 400 MHz front-side bus (FSB)
Memory:
v Type: error correcting code (ECC),
double-data rate (DDR) SDRAM,
PC2100 registered DIMMs with
Chipkill
™
v Supports 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB
DIMMs
v Capacity and features depend on
server model:
– Memory cassette with
8-DIMM-connector memory
board
- Minimum: 1 GB
- Maximum: 16 GB
- Interleaved
–
Memory cassette with
16-DIMM-connector memory
board
- Minimum: 1 GB
- Maximum: 32 GB
- Interleaved
- Memory mirroring
- Memory ProteXion
™
- Redundant bit steering
Drives standard:
v Slim diskette: 1.44 MB
v Slim CD-ROM: IDE (upgradable to
DVD-ROM)
Hard
disk drives:
v Slim-high Ultra320 hot-swap SCSI
drives
v Maximum: Six
Active
™
PCI-X expansion slots:
v One 33 MHz/64-bit PCI
v One 100 MHz/64-bit PCI-X
v Four 133 MHZ/64-bit PCI-X
Hot-swap cooling:
Six hot-swap fans
Hot-swap power supplies:
950 W (100-240 V ac)
v Minimum: One or two, depending
on the server model
v Maximum: Two, for redundant
power
Video:
v ATI RageXL video controller on I/O
board, disabled when Remote
Supervisor Adapter II is installed
v Compatible with SVGA 4
v 8 MB SDRAM video memory
Size
(3 U)
v Height: 129 mm (5.07 in.)
v Depth: 715 mm (28.14 in.)
v Width: 444 mm (17.46 in.)
v Weight: 29 kg (63 lb) to 38 kg (83
lb) depending upon configuration
Integrated functions:
v IBM XA-32
™
Chipset with
integrated memory, I/O controller,
and remote I/O controller.
v Service processor with support for
Remote Supervisor Adapter II
v Light Path Diagnostics
v LSI Ultra320 SCSI controller with
RAID level-1 capability
v Two Broadcom 1GB Ethernet
controllers with Wake on LAN
®
and
Alert Standard Format support
v Three universal serial bus (USB)
ports
v RXE Expansion Port
v RXE Management Port
v Serial port
v Keyboard port
v Mouse port
v SCSI port
Remote
Supervisor Adapter II:
v ATI Radeon RV-100 video controller
v ASM port
v Ethernet port
v Serial port
v Video port
Acoustical noise emissions:
v Sound power, idling: 6.6 bel
maximum
v Sound power, operating: 6.6 bel
maximum
v Sound pressure, operating: 50 dBa
maximum
Environment:
v Air temperature:
– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50° to
95°F). Altitude: 0 to 914 m (3000
ft)
– Server on: 10° to 32°C (50° to
89.6°F). Altitude: 914 m (3000 ft)
to 2133 m (7000 ft)
– Server off: 10° to 43°C (50° to
110°F). Maximum altitude: 2133
m (7000 ft)
v
Humidity:
– Server on: 8% to 80%
– Server off: 8% to 80%
Heat
output:
Approximate heat output in British
thermal units (Btu) per hour:
v Minimum configuration: 1262 Btu
(0.37 kilowatts)
v Maximum configuration: 4053 Btu
(1.188 kilowatts)
Electrical
input:
v Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz)
required
v Input voltage low range:
– Minimum: 100 V ac
– Maximum: 127 V ac
v
Input voltage high range:
– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac
v
Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA)
approximately:
– Minimum: 0.08 kVA (ac power
connected, server off)
– Minimum: 0.38 kVA (dc power
on, server idle)
– Maximum: 1.2 kVA
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You can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program in your server to determine the
specific type of microprocessor that is in your server.
Racks are marked in vertical increments of 1.75 inches. Each increment is referred
to as a unit, or “U.” A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches tall.
Major components of the xSeries 365 server
The orange color on components and labels in the server identifies hot-swap or
hot-plug components. You can install or remove these components while the system
is running, provided that the system is configured to support hot-swap and hot-plug
components. For information about installing hot-swap and hot-plug components,
see Chapter 2, “Installing options,” on page 7.
The blue color on components and labels indicates touch points, where a
component can be gripped, a latch moved, and so on.
The following illustration shows the major components of the xSeries 365 server.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Chapter 1. Introduction 5

PS2 PS2 PS1
PS1
Memory
cassette
Hot-swap
power
supply
Remote
Supervisor
Adapter II
SCSI
backplane
Hot-swap fans
Operator information
panel
Hot-swap
Hard disk
drive
Hard disk
drive filler
panel
Hard disk
drive air
baffle
CD-ROM
drive
Bezel
Heat sink
Microprocessor
Microprocessor
baffle
xSeries365
Diskette drive
PCI-X divider
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Chapter 2. Installing options
This chapter provides basic instructions for installing hardware options in your
server. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with setting
up IBM server hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the Option
Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
Installation guidelines
Before you begin installing options in your server, read the following information:
v Read the safety information beginning on page v, and the guidelines in “Handling
static-sensitive devices” on page 8. This information will help you work safely
with your server and options.
v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
outlets for your server, monitor, and other devices that you will connect to the
server.
v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
v Have a small Phillips screwdriver available.
v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available.
v You do not need to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap power
supplies, hot-swap fans, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices.
v The orange color on components and labels identifies hot-swap or hot-plug
components. You can install or remove hot-swap and hot-plug components while
the server is running, provided that the server is configured to support this
capability. See the instructions in this chapter for more information about
removing and installing hot-swap and hot-plug components.
v The blue color on components and labels indicates touch points, where a
component can be gripped, a latch moved, and so on.
v For a list of supported options for your server, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/.
System reliability guidelines
To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that:
v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) shield installed in it.
v There is adequate space around the server to allow the server cooling system to
work properly. See the documentation that comes with the rack.
v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.
v You have replaced a failed fan as soon as possible.
v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal.
v Microprocessor sockets 2, 3, and 4 each contain either a microprocessor baffle
or a microprocessor and heat sink at all times.
v You do not operate the server without the cover for more than 2 minutes.
Working inside a server with power on
Your server supports hot-swap devices and is designed to operate safely while it is
turned on and the cover is removed. Follow these guidelines when you work inside
a server that is turned on:
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v Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts
before working inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working
inside the server.
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
watches.
v Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that could fall
into the server as you lean over it.
v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws,
into the server.
Handling static-sensitive devices
Attention: Static electricity can damage electronic devices, including your server.
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
you.
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
metal part of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from
the package and from your body.
v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the server without
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 your server cover or on
a metal surface.
v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces
indoor humidity and increases static electricity.
Removing the cover and bezel
Complete the following steps to remove the cover and bezel:
1. Review the safety information beginning on page v, and “Installation guidelines”
on page 7.
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