Installation guidelines
Before you install optional devices, read the following information:
v
Read the safety information that begins on page v, the guidelines in “Working
inside the server with the power on” on page 29, and “Handling static-sensitive
devices” on page 30. This information will help you work safely.
v
When you install your new server, take the opportunity to download and apply
the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure that any known
issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels
of performance. To download firmware updates for your server, complete the
following steps.
Note:
Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under
Product support
, click
System x
.
3. Under
Popular links
, click
Software and device drivers
.
4. Click
IBM System x3850 M2
or
IBM System x3950 M2
to display the matrix
of downloadable files for the server.
For additional information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying
firmware, 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 is
working correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system
starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is
displayed, indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is
otherwise working correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see “Solving
Problems” in the
Installation Guide
for diagnostic information.
v
Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed
covers and other parts in a safe place.
v
If you must start the server while the cover is removed, make sure that no one is
near the server and 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 to
lift 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 heavy
object.
– To avoid straining the muscles in your back, lift by standing or by pushing up
with your leg muscles.
v
Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
outlets 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 power
supplies, hot-swap fans, hot-plug adapters, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus
(USB) devices. However, you must turn off the server before you perform any
steps that involve removing or installing adapter cables.
v
Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component
to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on.
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