Safety Requirements; General Safety Guidelines; Work Safety Guidelines - HP StorageWorks P9000 - Disk Arrays Manual

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General safety guidelines

Observe the following general site guidelines:
General Requirements: The data center must comply with all applicable safety regulations,
standards, and requirements for installing and operating industrial computer equipment similar
to a P9500 disk array.
Fire protection: The data center must have an operational fire protection system appropriate
for use with computer and electrical equipment.
Hazards: The data center must be free of hazards (for example, cables on the floor that block
access or that can cause people to trip).
Equipment modifications: Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the
equipment. HP is not responsible for regulatory compliance of a modified HP product.
Earthquake Safety: To minimize personal injury in the event of an earthquake, securely
fasten the control and drive chassis to a rigid structure extending from the floor to the ceiling
or from the walls of the room in which the system is located.
Cabling: Do not block walkways when routing cables. Do not place heavy materials on
cables. Do not place cables near any possible source of heat.
Warning and safety labels: Safety warnings, cautions, and instructions in various languages
are attached to the P9500 disk array components. The safety warnings provide guidelines to
follow when working with any equipment. HP recommends that you read all warning labels
on the hardware. If warning labels become dirty, damaged, unreadable, or peel off, contact
the HP support center.
Authorized personnel: Allow only qualified and authorized personnel (for example, a
certified electrician) to perform hazardous tasks.

Work safety guidelines

Observe the following site guidelines:
Do not wear loose clothing that could get caught in the equipment or mounting hardware.
Fasten your tie or scarf and roll up your sleeves.
Wear safety glasses when working under conditions that are hazardous to your eyes.
Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment
or rack unsafe.
Keep walkways clear of tools, power cables, and parts to prevent them from being stepped
on or causing people to trip and fall over them.
Do not work on the equipment or disconnect cables during a thunderstorm, when wearing a
wool sweater or other heavy wool clothing, or when power is applied.
Keep floors dry to prevent slips and falls.
Do not use ungrounded power cables.
Keep the area clear and dust free during and after installation.
Do not block or cover equipment openings. Ensure that all equipment has adequate airflow.
Failure to follow these guidelines can cause overheating and affect the system reliability.
The rack is equipped with casters so that you can move it short distances to position it for final
installation. Use enough personnel when moving a rack, especially on sloping loading docks
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