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Installation Guidelines

Before installing components in your node or chassis, read the installation guidelines.

Before installing optional devices, read the following notices carefully:
Attention
Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.
  • Read the safety information and guidelines to ensure your safety at work:

  • Make sure the components you are installing are supported by your system.

  • For more information about ordering parts:

    1. Go to Lenovo Data Center Support and navigate to the support page for your node or chassis.

    2. Click Parts.

    3. Enter the serial number to view a listing of parts for your system.

  • When you install a new node, download and apply the latest firmware. This will help ensure that any known issues are addressed, and that your node is ready to work with optimal performance. Go to Drivers and Software download website for ThinkSystem SD530 V3 to download the latest firmware and driver updates for your server.
    Important
    Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. If the component is part of a cluster solution, verify the latest Best Recipe code level menu for cluster supported firmware and driver before you update the code.

  • If you replace a part, such as an adapter, that contains firmware, you might also need to update the firmware for that part. For more information about updating firmware, see Update the firmware.

  • It is good practice to make sure that the system is working correctly before installing an optional component.

  • Keep the working area clean, and place the removed components on a flat and smooth surface that does not shake or tilt.

  • Do not attempt to lift an object that might be too heavy for you. If you have to lift a heavy object, read the following precautions carefully:
    • Make sure that you can stand steadily without slipping.
    • Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.
    • Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you lift a heavy object.
    • To avoid straining the muscles in your back, lift by standing or by pushing up with your leg muscles.

  • Back up all important data before you make changes related to the disk drives.

  • Have a small flat-blade screwdriver, a small Phillips screwdriver, and a T8 torx screwdriver available.

  • To view the error LEDs on the system board (system board assembly) and internal components, leave the power on.

  • You do not have to turn off the node to remove or install hot-swap power supplies, hot-swap drives, or hot-plug USB devices. However, you must turn off the node and remove it from the chassis before performing any steps that involve removing or installing components or cables inside the node.

  • When replacing power supply units, make sure to refer to redundancy rules.

  • Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can hold to remove a component from or install it in the system, open or close a latch, and so on.

  • Orange on or near a component indicates that the component can be hot-swapped if the node and operating system support hot-swap capability, which means that you can remove or install the component while the node is still running (Orange can also indicate touch points on hot-swap components). See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you remove or install the component.

  • The Red strip on the drives, adjacent to the release latch, indicates that the drive can be hot-swapped if the node and operating system support hot-swap capability. This means that you can remove or install the drive while the node is still running.
    Note
    See the system specific instructions for removing or installing a hot-swap drive for any additional procedures that you might need to perform before you remove or install the drive.

  • After finishing working on the node or chassis, make sure to reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires.

  • Safety inspection checklist
    Use the information in this section to identify potentially unsafe conditions with your system. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service technicians from injury.
  • System reliability guidelines
    Review the system reliability guidelines to ensure proper system cooling and reliability.
  • Handling static-sensitive devices
    Review these guidelines before you handle static-sensitive devices to reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge.