Gateway 980 Setting up the hardware, Converting to a rackmount server, Setting Up Your Server

Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Server

Setting up the hardware

To make sure that your working environment is safe:

■Use a clean, dry, flat, stable surface for your server. Allow at least 6 inches at the rear of the server for cabling and air circulation.

■Use the instructions on your server’s setup poster to set up your hardware.

■Use a grounded (three-prong) surge protector. A surge protector helps protect against AC power fluctuations. For additional protection from power outages, we recommend that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

Warning

Your server comes with a 3-wire AC power cords fitted with the correct plug style for your region. If these plugs do not match the connector on your surge protector, UPS, or wall outlet, do not attempt to modify the plugs in any way. Use a surge protector, UPS, or wall outlet that is appropriate for the supplied AC power cords.

■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 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.

Important

Keep the server boxes and packing material in case you need to send the server to Gateway for service. If you return your server in different packaging, your warranty may be voided.

Converting to a rackmount server

To convert your server to a rackmount configuration, see Installing Your Gateway 960 or 980 Server into a Rackmount Cabinet.

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