IBM 86655RY Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 71

• You do not need to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap power supplies, hot-swap drives, hot-swap fans, or hot-plug PCI adapters. • The orange color on components and labels in the server identifies hot-swap or hot-plug components. This means that you can install or remove the component while the system is running, provided that the system is configured to support this function. • The blue color on components and labels identifies touch points where you can grip a component, move a latch, and so on. • Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical outlets for the server, monitor, and any other options that you intend to install. • Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives. • For a list of supported options for the Netfinity 7600, refer to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat on the World Wide Web. Working inside the server with the power on The server is designed with features that make it highly available. These features are hot-add and hot-plug devices. Hot-plug devices allow you to replace the device without turning off the server. Hot-add devices allow you to add an identical device without turning off the server. In the past you would need to turn off the server and disconnect power to perform these operations. With the hot-plug features, you can remove the top cover of the server with the power on. The server supports hot plug, hot add, and hot swap devices and is designed to operate safely while turned on with the top cover removed. The server is designed to protect you and the server. Follow these guidelines when you work inside a server that is turned on: • Avoid loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts before working inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working inside the server. • Do not allow your necktie to hang inside the server. • Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. • Remove items from your shirt pocket (such as pens or pencils) that could fall into the server as you lean over it. • Take care to avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hair pins, or screws, into the server. Removing the server top cover and bezel Before you begin: • Read "Safety information" on page 249. • Review the information in "Before you begin" on page 60. Installing options 61