Safety Instructions
Server Safety Information
This document applies to Supermicro Server board, Supermicro Server Chassis (pedestal and rack-mount) and installed
peripherals. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and equipment damage, read this document and
observe all warnings and precautions in this guide before installing or maintaining your Supermicro server product.
In the event of a conflict between the information in this document and information provided with the product or on the
website for a particular product, the product documentation takes precedence.
Your server should be integrated and serviced only by technically qualified persons.
You must adhere to the guidelines in this guide and the assembly instructions in your server manuals to ensure and
maintain compliance with existing product certifications and approvals. Use only the described, regulated components
specified in this guide. Use of other products / components will void the UL Listing and other regulatory approvals of the
product, and may result in noncompliance with product regulations in the region(s) in which the product is sold.
Safety Warnings & Cautions
To avoid personal injury or property damage, before you begin installing the product, read, observe, and adhere to all of
the following safety instructions and information. The following safety symbols may be used throughout the documenta-
tion and may be marked on the product and / or the product packaging.
CAUTION
Indicates the presence of a hazard that may cause minor personal injury or property damage if the CAUTION
is ignored.
WARNING
Indicates the presence of a hazard that may result in serious personal injury if the WARNING is ignored.
Indicates potential hazard if indicated information is ignored.
Indicates shock hazards that result in serious injury or death if safety instructions are not followed.
Indicates hot components or surfaces.
Indicates do not touch fan blades, may result in injury.
Indicates to unplug all AC power cord(s) to disconnect AC power
Intended Application Uses
This product was evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (ITE), which may be installed in offices, schools, com-
puter rooms, and similar commercial type locations. The suitability of this product for other product categories and envi-
ronments (such as medical, industrial, residential, alarm systems, and test equipment), other than an ITE application,
may require further evaluation.
Site Selection
The system is designed to operate in a typical office environment. Choose a site that is:
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Clean, dry, and free of airborne particles (other than normal room dust).
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Well-ventilated and away from sources of heat including direct sunlight and radiators.
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Away from sources of vibration or physical shock.
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Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields produced by electrical devices.
In regions that are susceptible to electrical storms, we recommend you plug your system into a surge suppresser
and disconnect telecommunication lines to your modem during an electrical storm.
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Provided with a properly grounded wall outlet.
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Provided with sufficient space to access the power supply cord(s), because they serve as the product's main
power disconnect.
Equipment Handling Practices
Reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage:
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Conform to local occupational health and safety requirements when moving and lifting equipment.
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Use mechanical assistance or other suitable assistance when moving and lifting equipment.
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To reduce the weight for easier handling, remove any easily detachable components.
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