Preparing To Install The Server; Safety Precautions - Sun Microsystems SPARC Enterprise M4000 Installation Manual

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C H A P T E R

Preparing to Install the Server

This chapter describes the items you are required to check, the environmental
requirements for installation, installation areas, and other related matters. It contains
the following sections:
"Safety Precautions" on page 2-1
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"Before Installing the Server" on page 2-2
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"Tools and Equipment" on page 2-9
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Safety Precautions

To protect both yourself and the equipment, observe the following precautions when
possible:
Observe the precautions, warnings, and notes on handling shown on the server.
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Use an
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Do not block any ventilation holes.
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Do not install the server at a location exposed to direct sunlight or near a device
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that may become hot.
Do not install the server at a location that has a lot of dust or that is exposed to
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corrosive gases or air with a high salt concentration.
Do not install the server at a location exposed to frequent vibrations. Install the
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system on a flat and level surface.
Use grounding wires of class 3 or higher. Sharing any grounding wire will lead to
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a malfunction.
Do not place cables under the equipment or have cables stretched tight. Do not
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disconnect a power cable to the server while its power is on.
Do not place anything on the server or perform any work directly above it.
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Be careful not to allow the ambient temperature to rise sharply in winter. Such a
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sudden temperature change would cause condensation to form inside the
product. Allow for a sufficient warm-up period prior to operation.
Do not install the server near a copy machine, air conditioner, welding machine,
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(ESD) jack or wrist or foot strap when possible.
electrostatic discharge
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