Oracle X7-2, Installation Manual

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ESD Precautions
Caution -
Reliable earthing : Maintain reliable earthing of rackmounted equipment. Pay
attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example,
use of power strips).
Caution -
Mounted equipment : Do not use slide-rail-mounted equipment as a shelf or a
workspace.
ESD Precautions
Electronic equipment is susceptible to damage by static electricity. To prevent electrostatic
discharge (ESD) when you install or service the server:
■
Use a grounded antistatic wrist strap, foot strap, or equivalent safety equipment
■
Place components on an antistatic surface, such as an antistatic discharge mat or an
antistatic bag
■
Wear an antistatic grounding wrist strap connected to a metal surface on the chassis when
you work on system components
Caution -
Equipment damage
: Electrostatic damage can permanently disable the system or
require repair by authorized service technicians.
Before installing the server, read the safety information in either the Oracle Server X7-2 Safety
and Compliance Guide or the Oracle Server X7-2L Safety and Compliance Guide and in the
Important Safety Information for Oracle's Hardware Systems .
Rack Compatibility
The rack into which you install Oracle Server X7-2 or Oracle Server X7-2L must meet the
requirements listed in the following table. Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 and Sun Rack II are
compatible with both servers. For information about the racks, see “Preparing for Server
Installation” on page 13 .
Item Requirement
Structure ■ Four-post rack (mounting at both front and back).
Supported rack types: square hole (9.5 mm) and
round hole (M6 or 1/4-20 threaded only).
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