IBM BladeCenter S Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 2. Installing the BladeCenter S Types 7779 and 8886Install the BladeCenter S system in your facility by setting up and configuring allof the hardware components.Before you beginBefore you begin the installation process, make sure that you have completed allplanning activities.About this taskThere are many different methods for setting up and configuring the componentsin your BladeCenter S system. In general, you must complete these procedures:Procedure1. 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 yourBladeCenter S system.Installation guidelinesBefore you remove or replace a component, read the following information.v Read Safety and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 26. Thisinformation will help you work safely.v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removedcovers and other parts in a safe place.v You do not have to disconnect the BladeCenter S system from power to install orreplace any of the hot-swap modules. You must shut down the operating systemand turn off a hot-swap blade server before you remove it, but you do not haveto remove power from the BladeCenter S system itself.v Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you. If you haveto 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 heavyobject.– To avoid straining the muscles in your back, lift by standing or by pushingup with your leg muscles.v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electricaloutlets for the BladeCenter S system.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 indicatesthat the component may be hot-swapped, which means that you can remove orinstall the component while the BladeCenter S system is running. (Orange canalso indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for© Copyright IBM Corp. 2007, 2013 25