Before You Begin

This section describes common information and procedures that apply to the installation of all server module options. Prior to installing a server module option, you should consult these sections:

“Tools and Supplies Needed” on page 10

“Removing or Installing Server Module Cover” on page 11

“Removing or Replacing Filler Panels” on page 12

Tools and Supplies Needed

Prior to adding optional components to the server module, you should obtain the following items:

Antistatic surface and wrist strap.

To prevent static damage whenever you are accessing any of the internal components, you must:

Place static sensitive components on an antistatic surface. The following items can be used as an antistatic surface:

The bag used to ship the component.

Sun Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) mat, Sun part number 250-1088

Use an antistatic wrist strap.

Attach the antistatic wrist strap to your wrist and ground the other end of the strap to the system chassis (sheet metal). For additional information, see the instructions that are shipped with the strap.

Caution – Internal modules and options are electronic components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Ordinary amounts of static from your clothes or work environment can destroy components.

Allen wrench (4mm) is required for CPU installation procedure.

No. 2 Phillips screwdriver is required for REM battery procedure.

10 Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009

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