Product guide

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Find a spot for your server that’s not too hot, too cold or too damp. Overheating can
destroy computer components, so allow plenty of room for air to circulate around the
case. The server will generally run well wherever you’re comfortable. Extremes of
temperature and humidity can be challenging to the system’s parts.
Heat, Cold, and Humidity
Surge suppressors
Chapter One Getting Started
Note
Warning
The best kind of back-up power source to connect your server to is a UPS
(Uninterruptible Power Supply). The UPS should be connected to an AC Generator.
The UPS will allow sufficient time to transfer power sources and prevent Network
failure. Do not use inferior extension cords as this may result in damage to your
server. Damage to the server that is directly caused by using a different power source
will not be covered under warranty.
Caution
We strongly recommend using a high-quality, external surge suppressor. It will
shield your server from lightning strikes, surges, shorts, and other electrical
hazards.
If your server arrives in cold weather, do not apply power to it or the monitor until they
have been allowed to come to room temperature.
Don’t expose the server to extreme cold or heat, don’t drop it, or spill fluids
into the case. This can destroy the server and void the warranty.