IBM Nortel 10 manual System reliability considerations, Handling static-sensitive devices

System reliability considerations

To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that:

vEach of the I/O-module bays on the rear of the BladeCenter unit has either a module or a filler module installed.

vA removed hot-swap module or blade server is replaced with another module or filler module within 1 minute of removal.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention: Static electricity can damage 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 electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions:

vLimit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you.

vHandle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.

vDo not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry.

vDo not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.

vWhile the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to any unpainted metal surface of the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component for at least 2 seconds. (This drains static electricity from the package and from your body.)

vRemove the device from its package and install it directly into the BladeCenter unit without setting it down. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into its static-protective package. Do not place the device on the BladeCenter unit or on a metal surface.

vTake additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

Installing the GbE switch module

To install the GbE switch module, complete the following steps:

1.Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 9.

2.Remove the acoustic-attenuation module, if one is installed, from the rear of the BladeCenter unit. For more information, see the documentation that came with the BladeCenter unit.

3.Select an I/O-module bay in which to install the GbE switch module.

Note: For details about I/O-module bay requirements, see the BladeCenter documents for your BladeCenter unit.

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