Caring For Your Server - Gateway 920 User Manual

Chapter 3: Maintaining Your Server

Caring for your server

To extend the life of your server:
■ Be careful not to bump or drop your server, and do not put any objects
on top of it. The case, although strong, is not made to support extra weight.
■ When transporting your server, we recommend that you put it in the
original packaging materials.
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Keep your server and magnetic media away from equipment that generates
magnetic fields, such as unshielded stereo speakers. Strong magnetic fields
can erase data on both diskettes and hard drives. Even a telephone placed
too close to the server may cause interference.
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Avoid subjecting your server to extreme temperature changes. Do not
expose your server to direct sunlight, heating ducts, or other
heat-generating objects. Damage caused by extreme temperatures is not
covered by your warranty. As a general rule, your server is safest at
temperatures that are comfortable for you.
■ Keep all liquids away from your server. When spilled onto server
components, almost any liquid can result in extremely expensive repairs
that are not covered under your warranty.
■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and dirt can clog the
internal mechanisms and can cause the server to overheat.
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