IBM 5000 Air Circulation, Electrical Outlets and Cable Lengths, Arranging Your Workspace, option

Arranging Your Workspace

clarity of the image on the screen; try them only after you have methods of reducing glare.

Dust buildup compounds problems associated with glare. Remember to cle monitor screen periodically using a soft cloth moistened with a nonabr glass cleaner.

Air Circulation

Your server		and	monitor produce heat. Your server has one or			more	f
in fresh	air	and	force out hot air. The monitor lets hot air			escap
Blocking the air vents can cause overheating,				which	might result	in	a
damage. Place		the	server and monitor so that	nothing	blocks the	air	v
51 mm (2 in.) of			air space is sufficient. Also, make sure the			vente
blowing on	someone		else.

Electrical Outlets and Cable Lengths

The location of electrical outlets and the length of power cords and connect to the monitor, printer, and other devices might determine th placement of your server.

When arranging your workspace:

ŸAvoid the use of extension cords. When possible, plug the server

directly into an electrical outlet.

ŸKeep power cords and cables neatly routed away from walkways and

areas where they might get kicked accidentally.

For	more	information	about	power cords, see “Power Cords” on page 174
to	the	“Legal and	Safety	Information”Servsectionr Libraryof. this

Additional Planning Considerations

ŸMake sure you have an adequate number of properly grounded elect

outlets for your server, monitor, and any other options that you

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CAUTION:

When the power-cord

strain-relief bracket

option

is

installed

on

the

power

cord,

the

server

must

be

plugged

to

a

power source

that

is

easily

accessible.

Ÿ Place your server in

a

location

that

is

dry. Rain

or spilled liqui

your

server.

Ÿ Leave

about

127

mm (5

in.)

of

space

around

the front and rear o

to allow

the

server's

cooling

system

to

work

properly.

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