Before You begin

Congratulations on your purchase. With the arrival of your new system, you are probably eager to assemble the computer and have it operating. This section helps you:

•Assemble the system•Connect the monitor and keyboard•Start up the system

Carefully read and follow these instructions to ensure that your system operates correctly.

Setting up the system

Before you begin, you need to find and prepare the space the server will occupy.

•Prepare a clean, flat, and firm surface for the server. Allow at least three inches at the rear of the chassis for cabling and air circulation.

•Protect the server from extreme temperature and humidity. Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight, heater ducts, and other heat-generating objects.

•Keep the system away from equipment that generates magnetic fields. Even a telephone placed too closely to the system may cause interference.

•Protect the system against AC power spikes by using a 3-prong, 115-V or 230-V (depending on the voltage supplied in your locality) power cord, and an AC surge control power strip. The system includes a TAC400 power supply. The power supply ships with a single module and can support up to two modules. The system requires a separate wall outlet for each power supply module. If both modules are installed, the power supply provides N+1 redundancy and hot-swap capability.

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