Working Inside The Server With The Power On - Lenovo ThinkServer TS100 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Working inside the server with the power on

Attention:
the server is powered-on might cause the server to halt, which might result in the
loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge
wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with the
power on.
The server supports hot-plug, hot-add, and hot-swap devices and is designed to
operate safely while it is turned on and the cover is removed. Follow these
guidelines when you work inside a server that is turned on:
v Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts
v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.
v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist
v Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that might fall
v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws,
Static electricity that is released to internal server components when
before you work inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working
inside the server.
watches.
into the server as you lean over it.
into the server.
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