Notes on Using Your Server 1-11

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 rack assembly in a place that meets requirements for successful operation. For details, see Chapter 3, "Setting Up Your Server."

„The server is intended for installation in a Restricted Access Location, mounted above a non-combustible material.

„Do not delete the hard disk partition exclusively provided for maintenance of the server although it may appear on the OS.

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

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

„The server management logic on your system board monitors and logs system voltage changes. When plugging the power cord to the system, you may experience 10 seconds delay from the time you press the POWER switch on the front panel. This is normal system operation and is required by the server management logic.

„Do not turn off the server until the POST (Power On Self-Test) completes. See Chapter 2 for details of POST.

„When you have just turned off the server, wait at least 30 seconds before turning it back on.

„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.

„Check and adjust the system clock before the operation if any of the following conditions is applicable.

–After carriage of device

–After storage of device

–After the device is entered into the pause state under the environmental condition enduring device operation (temperature: 10°C - 35°C, humidity: 20% - 80%)

„Check the system clock at the rough rate of once per month. When the system clock is installed in a system requiring high time precision, it is recommended to use a time server (NTP server).

If the system clock is remarkably delayed or advanced as the passage of time in spite of adjustment, contact your service representative to ask maintenance.