Chapter 6. Removing and replacing componentsReplaceable components consist of consumable parts, structural parts, and fieldreplaceable units (FRUs):v Consumables: Purchase and replacement of consumables (components, such asbatteries and printer cartridges, that have depleting life) is your responsibility. IfIBM acquires or installs a consumable component at your request, you will becharged for the service.v Structural parts: Purchase and replacement of structural parts (components, suchas chassis assembly, top cover, and bezel) is your responsibility. If IBM acquiresor installs a structural component at your request, you will be charged for theservice.v Field replaceable unit (FRU): FRUs must be installed only by trainedtechnicians, unless they are classified as customer replaceable units (CRUs):– Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is yourresponsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will becharged for the installation.– Tier 2 customer replaceable unit: You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself orrequest IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warrantyservice that is designated for your server.See Chapter 5, “Parts listing, IBM System x3530 M4 Type 7160,” on page 265 todetermine whether a component is a consumable, structural, or FRU that must bereplaced only by a trained service technician.For information about the terms of the warranty, see the Warranty Informationdocument that comes with the server.For more information about getting service and assistance, see “Getting help andtechnical assistance,” on page 367.Installation guidelinesAttention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components whenthe server is powered-on might cause the system 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 removing or installing a hot-swapdevices.Before you install optional devices, read the following information:v Read the safety information that begins on page Safety and the guidelines in“Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 32. This information will help youwork safely.v Make sure that the devices that you are installing are supported.v Make sure that the devices that you are installing are supported. For a list ofsupported optional devices for the server, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.v When you install your new server, take the opportunity to download and applythe most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure that any knownissues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum© Copyright IBM Corp. 2012 273
