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Precautions for Rack-Mountable Products
Warning
Installing system components in a rack without the front and side stabilizers installed could cause
the rack to tip over. Therefore, always install the stabilizers before installing components in the rack.
Warning
After installing system components in a rack never pull more than one component at one time out of
the rack on its slide assemblies. The weight of more than one extended component could cause the
rack to tip over.
Do not step on or stand on any component when servicing other components in a rack.
Warning
The chassis, when fully populated with leaf modules, spine modules, power and fan supplies, is very
Warning
heavy (approximately 175 lbs.). It is recommended that a lifting device be used to handle a fully loaded
chassis.
Always load the rack from the bottom up, loading the heaviest item first.
Caution
Make sure the rack is level and stable before extending any component from the rack.
Caution
Note
Ensure that proper airflow is provided to components of the rack.
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
Caution
Static electricity can harm delicate components inside the system. To prevent ESD damage, users need
Caution
discharge any static electricity from their bodies before touching any electronic components. Touching
an unpainted metal surface will discharge static electricity.
When transporting an ESD sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container or packaging.
Caution
Electrical Safety Precautions
Warning
Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.
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