IBM CFFh, Installation Manual

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Chapter 2. Installing an expansion card
This chapter provides instructions for installing an expansion card in your blade
server or expansion unit. The following documents provide related information:
v
The Installation and User's Guide for your blade server or expansion unit provides
server-specific expansion-card installation requirements.
v The Installation and User's Guide for your BladeCenter unit shows I/O-module
bay locations.
v
The Installation and User's Guide for your I/O module contains installation and
configuration instructions for the I/O module.
Installation guidelines
Before you install the expansion card, read the safety information that begins on
page v and the guidelines in “Handling static-sensitive devices.” This information
will help you work safely.
Make sure that you are using the latest versions of device drivers and firmware for
your blade server, management module, and I/O modules that are used by the
expansion card. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ for the latest
information about upgrading the device drivers and firmware for BladeCenter
components. See the latest instructions in the documentation that comes with the
updates.
Media Access Control addresses
Media Access Control (MAC) addresses have been assigned and installed on the
expansion card. Each port has a MAC address. These two base MAC addresses
(MAC 1 and MAC 2) are part of the expansion card vital product data (VPD). The
BladeCenter Open Fabric Manager (BOFM) application can update the two MAC
addresses for a specific blade server location.
Handling static-sensitive devices
Attention:
Static electricity can damage the expansion card and other electronic
devices. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective
packages until you are ready to install them.
To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the
following precautions:
v When you work on a BladeCenter unit that has an electrostatic discharge (ESD)
connector, use a wrist strap when you handle modules, optional devices, or
blade servers. To work correctly, the wrist strap must have a good contact at
both ends (touching your skin at one end and firmly connected to the ESD
connector on the front or back of the BladeCenter unit).
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 circuitry.
v
Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.
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