Intel SBCEFCSW, Installation Manual

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Intel® Server Switch Module SBCEFCSW: Installation Guide
Installation guidelines
Before you begin to install the switch module in your SBCE unit, read the following information:
• Become familiar with the safety and handling guidelines specified under “Safety and regulatory
information” on page v and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 10 and read the safety statements
in SBCE unit option publications.
• The green color on components and labels in your SBCE unit identifies hot-swap or hot-plug components.
You can install or remove hot-swap modules while the SBCE unit is running. For complete details about
installing or removing a hot-swap or hot-plug component, see the detailed information in this chapter.
• The blue color on components and labels identifies touch points where you can grip a component, move a
latch, and so on.
• You do not need to turn off the SBCE unit to install or replace any of the hot-swap modules on the rear of
the SBCE unit.
• For a list of supported options for your SBCE unit, contact your Intel Support Representative.
System reliability considerations
Attention: To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that:
• Each of the module bays on the rear of the SBCE unit has either a module or filler module installed.
• A removed hot-swap module is replaced with an identical module or filler module within 1 minute of
removal.
• A removed hot-swap blade server is replaced with an identical blade server or a filler blade within 1
minute of removal.
Handling static-sensitive devices
Attention: Static electricity can damage electronic devices and your system. 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:
• Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you.
• Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
• Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry.
• Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.
• While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted metal part of the SBCE
unit for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from the package and from your body.
• Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the SBCE unit without setting down the
device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back in its static-protective package. Do not place
the device on your system unit cover or on a metal surface.
• Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces indoor humidity and
increases static electricity.