IBM x3455 - System - 7984 User Manual

Also see for 798431U: Specifications

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Installation guidelinesBefore you install optional devices, read the following information:v Read the safety information that begins on page v and the guidelines in“Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 22. This information will help youwork safely.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 levelsof performance. To download firmware updates for your server, go tohttp://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html, select Systemx3455 from the Hardware list, click Go, and then click the Download tab. Foradditional information about tools for updating, managing, and deployingfirmware, see the System x and xSeries Tools Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.v Before you install optional hardware devices, make sure that the server isworking correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating systemstarts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 1962 error code is displayed,indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwiseworking correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see the ProblemDetermination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD fordiagnostic information.v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removedcovers and other parts in a safe place.v Make sure that no tools or other objects have been left inside the server.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 available.v You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace hot-plug UniversalSerial Bus (USB) devices. However, you must turn off the server before youperform any steps that involve removing or installing adapter cables.v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the componentto remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on.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/.Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 21