NEC BladeServer Express5800 Series User Manual page 21

– The CPU blade contains precision components that are easily affected by drastic
temperature changes. If the CPU blade is used after storage or relocation, make sure
that it is fully adapted to the operating environment.
– Make sure that any optional devices are compatible with the CPU blade. Even if an
optional device can be installed or connected to the CPU blade, it may not operate
properly and may damage the CPU blade.
– Do not perform any of the following operations during POST (including similar
operations from the EM card and external applications):
Press the POWER switch of the CPU blade.
Press the RESET switch of the CPU blade.
Remove the CPU blade from the Blade Enclosure.
Disconnect the power cord from the power unit of the Blade Enclosure.
Hard disk drive
– The hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to static electricity. Make sure to touch the
metal frame of the server to discharge static electricity from your body before handling
the hard disk drive. Do not touch the hard disk drive terminals or on-board parts with
your bare hands or place the hard disk drive directly on a desk.
– Protect the hard disk drive from excessive shock or vibration. Failure to do so may
cause the hard disk drive to fail.
– The hard disk drive should be compatible with the blade server.
– Confirm the slot to which the hard disk drive is inserted.
– The hard disk drive contains precision components that are easily affected by drastic
temperature changes. If the hard disk drive is used after storage or relocation, make
sure that it is fully adapted to the operating environment.
Optional memory, processor, mezzanine card, board, and other electronic components
– These components are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Make sure to touch the
metal frame of the server to discharge static electricity from your body before handling
the components. Do not touch the terminals or parts on the components with your bare
hands or place the components directly on a desk.
– Make sure that any optional devices are compatible with the blade server. Even if an
optional device can be installed or connected to the server, it may not operate properly
and may damage the server.
– The optional devices contain precision components that are easily affected by drastic
temperature changes. If the devices are used after storage or relocation, make sure that
they are fully adapted to the operating environment.
– It is recommended to use optional devices provided by NEC. Some memory devices
and hard disk drives from other vendors are designed to be used with the server.
However, ff such a device malfunctions and damages the server, you will be charged
the repair even within the warranty period.
Do not use a cellular phone or pager around the server.
Turn off cellular phones or pagers. Radio interference may cause malfunctions of the
server.
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