IBM System x3250 M4 Installation & User Manual

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hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have toperform before you remove or install the component.v Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you. If you have tolift 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 heavyobject.– To avoid straining the muscles in your back, lift by standing or by pushing upwith your leg muscles.v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electricaloutlets for the server, monitor, and other devices.v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver, a small Phillips screwdriver, and a T8 torxscrewdriver available.v You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap powersupplies, hot-swap hard disk drives, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB)devices. However, you must turn off the server before you perform any steps thatinvolve removing or installing adapter cables and you must disconnect the powersource from the server before you perform any steps that involve removing orinstalling a riser card.v When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards,labels, and ground wires.v For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.System reliability guidelinesTo help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that thefollowing requirements are met:v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagneticcompatibility (EMC) shield installed in it.v If the server has redundant power, each of the power-supply bays has a powersupply installed in it.v There is adequate space around the server to allow the server cooling system towork properly. Leave approximately 50 mm (2.0 in.) of open space around thefront and rear of the server. Do not place objects in front of the fans. For propercooling and airflow, replace the server cover before you turn on the server.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 You do not operate the server without the air baffle installed. Operating theserver without the air baffle might cause the microprocessor to overheat.Working inside the server with the power onAttention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components whenthe server is powered on might cause the server to halt, which might result in theloss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-dischargewrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server with thepower on.26 IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide