
Setup 35
Server warnings and cautions
Before installing a server, be sure that you understand the following warnings and cautions.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
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Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety
feature.
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Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all
times.
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Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.
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Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against it.
Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends from
the server.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby
button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal
circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed.
Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can
lead to thermal damage.
CAUTION:
Protect the server from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a
regulating uninterruptible power supply. This device protects the hardware from damage caused
by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power failure.
Identifying tower server shipping carton contents
Unpack the server shipping carton and locate the materials and documentation necessary for installing the
server.
The contents of the server shipping carton include:
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Server
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Power cord
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Hardware documentation and software products
In addition to the supplied items, you might need:
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Hardware options
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Operating system or application software
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PDU