Hitachi 8880R manual Removing the Server Panels and Accessing Its Components, Safety Guidelines

Ch 1: Hardware

Removing the Server Panels and Accessing Its Components

It will be necessary to remove the exterior panels of the unit to access internal components. Be sure to read and comply with the Safety Guides before proceeding.

Safety Guidelines

Before you remove the top and side covers of the server, observe these guidelines:

1.Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server.

2.Turn off DC power in the server by pressing the push-button on/off power switch on the front panel of the server.

3.Disconnect AC power to the server by unplugging the alternating current (AC) power cord from each power supply or wall outlet.

4.Label and disconnect all peripheral cables attached to the I/O panel on the back of the server.

5.Provide some electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground of the server—any unpainted metal surface—when handling components.

Warnings and Cautions

Only a qualified service technician is authorized to remove the server panels and to access any of the components inside the server.

Tools and Supplies You Need

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Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit)

Small flat-bladed screwdriver

Antistatic wrist strap (required)

NOTE: Bay Extraction tools are provided with the unit, located on the rear of the chassis, and should remain with the unit when not in use.

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