Safety Precautions - HP Rack Storage/12 Installation Manual

Safety Precautions

When installing the HP Rack Storage/12, always keep the following safety and
environmental issues in mind, especially if you install the NetServer in a non-HP
Rack environment:
Maximum Recommended Ambient Temperature. The maximum
recommended ambient temperature is 35°C (95°F).
Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature. The ambient operating
temperature with a closed or multi-unit rack assembly may exceed the room's
ambient temperature. Make sure that the temperature within the rack itself does
not exceed 35°C (95°F).
Reduced Air Flow. As you mount equipment in the rack, make sure that you
allow enough air flow for safe operation of the equipment.
Mechanical Loading. Uneven mechanical loading within the rack can cause
hazardous conditions. Plan the placement of equipment in the rack to make sure
that this problem does not occur.
Circuit Overloading. Make sure that the total configuration of equipment in the
rack does not overload the supply circuit. To this end, check the nameplate
ratings on all equipment. Consider the effect of circuit overloading on
overcurrent protection and supply wiring.
Reliable Grounding. Maintain reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment.
Give particular attention to supply connections that are not direct connections to
the branch circuit: the use of power strips, for example.
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