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CHAPTER
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Preparing to Install the Server
This chapter describes the items that you must prepare for installing the server.
■ Section 2.1, “Safety Precautions” on page 2-1
■ Section 2.2, “Before Installing the Server” on page 2-2
■ Section 2.3, “Requirements for Server Installation” on page 2-8
2.1 Safety Precautions
Observe the following precautions during server installation.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the server or a malfunction.
■ Observe the precautions, warnings, and notes on handling shown on the server.
■ Do not block any ventilation holes.
■ Do not install the server at a location exposed to direct sunlight or near a device
that may become hot.
■ Do not install the server at a location that has a lot of dust or that is exposed to
corrosive gases or air with a high salt concentration.
■ Do not install the server at a location exposed to frequent vibrations. Install the
server on a flat and level surface.
■ Use grounding wires of class 3 or higher. Sharing any other grounding wire will
lead to a malfunction.
■ Do not place cables under the equipment. Do not have cables stretched tight. Do
not disconnect a power cable from the server while its power is on.
■ If the LAN cable must be pulled out and your hands cannot reach the lock part of
the connector, use a flathead screwdriver to press the lock part and pull out the
cable. Forcibly inserting your fingers may result in damage to the PCI card.
■ Do not place anything on the server. Do not perform any work directly above it.
