Chapter 2: Installing and Setting Up your Autoloader | www.gateway.com |
Overloading the circuit
When you connect the autoloader to the electrical supply circuit, do not overload the circuit.
Reliable grounding
Make sure that the electrical circuit providing power to your autoloader has a reliable ground. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit, such as the use of power strips.
Important
If the room in which you are working differs from the temperature in which the autoloader was shipped or stored by 30°F (15°C) or more, let the autoloader acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before opening the shipping carton.
Important
If your autoloader was ordered as a
Before you begin, clear a desk or table so that you can unpack the autoloader. You also need to select an open 2U computer rack location near the server that will host the autoloader.
To unpack and inspect the autoloader:
1Clear a table or desk so that you have room to unpack the autoloader.
2Inspect the shipping box for damage. If you notice any damage, report it to the shipping company immediately.
3Open the shipping box and remove the accessories package. Set the accessories package aside for now.
4Lift the autoloader and padding out of the box and place it on the work surface, top facing up. Do not set the autoloader on the front, back, or either side.
5Carefully remove the shipping padding from the left and right sides of the autoloader. Then remove the autoloader from the bag. Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship the autoloader in the future.
6Remove the shipping filler block and replace it with the right magazine or magazine blank.
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