IBM BladeCenter Copper Pass-thru, Installation Manual

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Installation guidelines
Before you begin to install the copper pass-thru module in the BladeCenter
unit, read the following information:
v
Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Handling
static-sensitive devices,” and read the safety statements in the BladeCenter
unit documentation.
v
Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip a
component to remove it from or install it in the Bladecenter unit, open or
close a latch, and so on.
v
Orange on components and labels in your BladeCenter unit identifies
hot-swap or hot-plug components. You can install or remove hot-swap
modules while the BladeCenter unit is running. For complete details about
installing or removing a hot-swap or hot-plug component, see the detailed
information in this chapter.
v
The copper pass-thru module supports a 1000 Mbps cable only. Do not
connect a 10/100 Mbps cable to the module.
v
For a list of supported options for your BladeCenter unit, go to
http://www-03.ibm.com/services/supline/products/.
System reliability considerations
Attention: To help ensure proper cooling, performance, and system reliability,
make sure that:
v
Each of the module bays on the rear of the BladeCenter unit has either a
module or filler module installed.
v
A removed hot-swap module is replaced with an identical module or filler
module within 1 minute of removal.
v
Cables for the optional modules are routed according to the illustrations and
instructions in this document.
Handling static-sensitive devices
Attention: Static electricity can damage electronic devices and your
BladeCenter unit. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their
static-protective packages until you are ready to install them.
To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, observe the following
precautions:
v
Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up
around you.
v
Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
v
Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry.
Chapter 2. Installing and removing a copper pass-thru module
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