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Server warnings and cautions
Before installing a server, be sure that you understand the following warnings and cautions.
WARNING:
Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety
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feature.
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Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all
times.
Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.
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Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against
it. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord
extends from the server.
WARNING:
internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION:
Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can
lead to thermal damage.
Preparation procedures
To access some components and perform certain service procedures, you must perform one or more of the
following procedures:
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Power down the server (on page 27).
If you must remove a server from a rack, power down the server.
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Remove the server from the rack (on page 28).
To access internal server components, remove the server from the rack.
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Remove the secondary access panel (on page 28).
To access some internal server components, remove the secondary access panel.
Power down the server
WARNING:
remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby
button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some
internal circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
IMPORTANT:
Back up the server data.
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Shut down the operating system as directed by the operating system documentation.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
If installing a hot-plug device, it is not necessary to power down the server.
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