IBM 866441Y - Netfinity 5600 - 8664, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Working inside a Netfinity 5600 server
with power on
The Netfinity 5600 server is designed with special features
that make it highly available. These features include
hot-plug PCI expansion slots and hot-swap fans. You can
add or replace PCI adapters (if supported by the operating
system) or replace a fan which no longer functions. In the
past you would need to power off the server and
disconnect power to perform these operations. With the
hot-plug features you remove the cover of the server with
the power on — something most people have not done
before.
The Netfinity 5600 server is designed to operate safely
while powered on with the cover removed. The server is
designed to protect you and the server. Here are some
simple guidelines to follow when you work inside a
Netfinity 5600 server that is powered on:
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Avoid loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button
long-sleeved shirts before working inside the server;
do not wear cufflinks while you are working inside the
server.
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Do not allow your necktie to hang inside the server.
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Remove jewelry, such as bracelets and loose-fitting
wrist watches.
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Remove items from your shirt pocket (such as pens
or pencils) that could fall into the server as you lean
over it.
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Take care to avoid dropping any metallic objects,
such as paper clips, hair pins, or screws, into the
server.
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