Connecting And Disconnecting Cables; Connecting Cables - Fujitsu PRIMECENTER M1 19-inch Rack User Manual

Connecting and Disconnecting Cables

6.2 Connecting and disconnecting cables
Introduction
The following advices have to be observed when connecting cables to the rack.
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CAUTION!
● The power plug(s) must be pulled out!
● Read the documentation for the device before you connect it.
● Make sure that all signal cables are free of electrostatic charge before
they are plugged.
● Never connect or disconnect cables during thunderstorms.
When disconnecting a cable, always grasp the plug. Never pull on the
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cable.
Connect or disconnect cables in the sequence shown below.
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6.2.1

Connecting Cables

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Observe the safety notes in
Performing the task
Ê Switch off all affected devices.
Ê The power plugs of all affected devices must be pulled out of the sockets on
the socket strip in the PRIMECENTER M1 19-inch rack.
Ê Attach all cables to the devices. Mark the cables and note what function
each cable serves.
Ê Plug all data transmission cables into the sockets provided for the data
transmission or telephone networks.
Ê Plug the mains power plugs of all devices into the sockets on the socket
strip(s) in the rack.
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In case of a 3-phase connection:
Make sure that the power cables of the devices are plugged in so that
there is an even distribution of power to the three phases (L1, L2, L3)
(see chapter "Power Distribution" on page
56
chapter "Important Information" on page
67).
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