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System reliability considerations, Handling static-sensitive devices

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• For a list of supported options for your server, refer to http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat on the World Wide Web. System reliability considerations To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that: • Each of the drive bays either has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shield installed. • There is space around the server to allow the server cooling system to work properly. Leave approximately 127 mm (5 in.) of space around the front and rear of the server. • Cables for optional adapters are routed according to the instructions that are provided with the adapters. • A failed fan is replaced within 1 hour. 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 package 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 possibly damage the device. • While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted metal part of the system unit for at least two seconds. (This drains static electricity from the package and from your body.) • Remove the device from its package and install it directly into your system unit without setting it down. If it is necessary to set the device down, place it in its static-protective package. Do not place the device on your system unit cover or on a metal table. • Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather because heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. Chapter 5. Installing options 27

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Chapter 5.
Installing options
27
•
For a list of supported options for your server, refer to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat on the World Wide Web.
System reliability considerations
To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that:
•
Each of the drive bays either has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) shield installed.
•
There is space around the server to allow the server cooling system to work
properly. Leave approximately 127 mm (5 in.) of space around the front and rear
of the server.
•
Cables for optional adapters are routed according to the instructions that are
provided with the adapters.
•
A failed fan is replaced within 1 hour.
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 package 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 possibly damage the
device.
•
While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted
metal part of the system unit for at least two seconds. (This drains static electricity
from the package and from your body.)
•
Remove the device from its package and install it directly into your system unit
without setting it down. If it is necessary to set the device down, place it in its
static-protective package. Do not place the device on your system unit cover or on
a metal table.
•
Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather because heating
reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.