IBM x3500 - System - 7977 User Manual

Also see for System x3500 Type 7977: Installation guide

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Installation guidelinesBefore you install optional devices, read the following information:v Read the safety information that begins on page vii 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/support/ and click Downloads and drivers.v Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is workingcorrectly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts, if anoperating system is installed, or that a 19990305 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 forinformation on how to run diagnostics.v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removedcovers and other parts in a safe place.v If you must start the server while the cover is removed, make sure that no one isnear the server and that no tools or other objects have been left inside theserver.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-swap powersupplies, hot-swap hard disk drives, hot-swap fans, or hot-plug Universal SerialBus (USB) devices.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 Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicatesthat the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server andoperating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install thecomponent while the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points onhot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specifichot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have toperform before you remove or install the component.v When you have to access the inside of the server, you might find it easier to laythe server on its side.v You can install a maximum of two IDE devices in the server.Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 21