Gateway 960 manual Caring for your server

Chapter 3: Maintaining Your Server

Caring for your server

To extend the life of your server:

■Be careful not to bump or drop your server, and do not put any objects on top of it. The case, although strong, is not made to support extra weight.

■When transporting your server, we recommend that you put it in the original packaging materials.

■Keep your server and magnetic media away from equipment that generates magnetic fields, such as unshielded stereo speakers. Strong magnetic fields can erase data on both diskettes and hard drives. Even a telephone placed too close to the server may cause interference.

■Avoid subjecting your server to extreme temperature changes. Do not expose your server to direct sunlight, heating ducts, or other heat-generating objects. Damage caused by extreme temperatures is not covered by your warranty. As a general rule, your server is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you.

■Keep all liquids away from your server. When spilled onto server components, almost any liquid can result in extremely expensive repairs that are not covered under your warranty.

■Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms and can cause the server to overheat.

■Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance schedule, which will keep your server running at its best.

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