Performing The Safety Inspection Procedure; Rack Safety - Dell EMC ML3 User Manual

The product might contain a laser assembly that complies with the performance standards set by the US
Food and Drug Administration for a Class I laser product. Class I laser products do not emit hazardous
laser radiation. The product has the necessary protective housing and scanning safeguards to ensure that
laser radiation is inaccessible during operation or is within Class I limits. External safety agencies
reviewed the product and obtained approvals to the latest standards as they apply.

Performing the safety inspection procedure

Before you service the unit, complete the following safety inspection procedure.
1. Stop all activities between the host and the library's tape drives.
2. Turn off the power to the library by pushing in the Power button on the front of the tape library for 4
seconds.
3. Unplug the library's power cord from the electrical outlet and the library's power supply unit.
4. Check the library's power cords for damage, such as a pinched, cut, or frayed cord.
5. If drives are FC/SAS attached, check the tape drive's FC/SAS cable for damage.
6. Check the top and bottom covers of the library for sharp edges, damage, or alterations that expose its
internal parts.
7. Check the top and bottom covers of the library for proper fit. They must be in place and secure.
8. Check the product label at the rear of the library to make sure that it matches the voltage at your
outlet.

Rack safety

The following general safety information must be used for all rack-mounted devices.
DANGER
Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system.
v Heavy equipment - personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled.
v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.
v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices
in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install servers and optional devices starting from the bottom
of the rack cabinet.
v Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place objects on top of
rack-mounted devices.
v Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. Be sure to disconnect all power cords in the
rack cabinet when directed to disconnect power during servicing.
v Connect all devices installed in a rack cabinet to power devices installed in the same rack cabinet. Do
not plug a power cord from a device installed in one rack cabinet into a power device installed in a
different rack cabinet.
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