1-8 Notes on Using Your Server

FOR PROPER OPERATION

Observe the following notes for successful operation of the server. Use of the server ignoring the notes will cause malfunctions or failures of the server.

„Install the server in a place that meets requirements for successful operation. For details, see Chapter 3, "Setting Up Your Server."

„If the power cord supplied with your system is not compatible with the AC wall outlet in your region, contact your service representative to obtain a suitable power cord.

„Make sure to power off the server before connecting or disconnecting cables between the server and peripheral devices.

„Verify that the access lamp on the server is unlit before turning off the server or ejecting the floppy disk.

„When plugging the power cord to the system, you may experience 10 seconds delay from the time you press the POWER/SLEEP switch on the front panel. This is normal system operation.

„When you have just turned off the server, wait at least 10 seconds before turning it back on. If the server is connected to the UPS, set at least 10 seconds delay in the power-on schedule.

„For the disk which does not conform to the CD standard, the playback of such a disk with the CD drive is not guaranteed.

„Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet before relocating the server.

„Clean the server on a regular basis. (See Chapter 7 for cleaning.) Regular cleaning proactively prevents various failures of the server.

„Lightning may cause a momentary voltage drop. To prevent this problem, it is recommended to use of an uninterruptible power supply unit.

„Make sure to use optional devices supported by the server. Some non-supported devices may be physically installed/connected but cause failures of the server as well as malfunctions of the server.

„NEC recommends you use NEC's genuine products. Some third-party products claim that they support the server. However, repair of the server due to a failure or damage resulted from use of such third-party products will be charged.