1-4 Notes on Using Your Modular Server

CAUTION

Keep water or foreign matter away from the equipment.

Do not let any form of liquid (water etc.) or foreign matter (e.g., pins or paper clips) enter the equipment. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock, a fire, or a failure of the equipment. When such things accidentally enter the equipment, immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Do not disassemble the equipment. Contact your service representative.

Make sure to complete device installation.

Always install a modular server, hard disk drive, and option board firmly. An incompletely installed device may cause a contact failure, resulting in smoking or fire.

Do not use any unauthorized interface cable.

Use only interface cables provided by NEC and locate a proper device and connector before connecting a cable. Using an unauthorized cable or connecting a cable to an improper destination may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire.

Also, observe the following notes on using and connecting an interface cable.

„Do not use any damaged cable connector.

„Do not step on the cable.

„Do not place any object on the cable.

„Do not use the equipment with loose cable connections.

„Do not use any damaged cable.

Avoid installation in extreme temperature conditions.

Components on modular server or components in Module Enclosure may get very hot. Leave them until their internal components fully cool down before installing/removing any component. The air exhausted from the fan also gets very hot. Do not let your hands or face close to the exhaust hole.

Avoid contact with the equipment during thunderstorms.

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet when a thunderstorm is approaching. If it starts thundering before you disconnect the power plug, do not touch any part of the component including the cables. Failure to follow this warning may cause a fire or an electric shock.

Keep animals away from the equipment.

Pet's discharges or fur may enter the equipment and cause a fire or electric shock.