User's Guide

2-2 Setting Up the System
Overview
This chapter describes how to select a site, unpack the server, install your rack-
mount server, make cable connections, and power your server.
Selecting a Site
The system operates reliably in a typical office environment.
Choose a site that is:
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Near grounded, three-pronged power outlets.
Note
: For the United States and Canada, this means a
NEMA 5-15R outlets for 100-120 VAC or NEMA 6-15R
outlets for 200-240 VAC. For other international sites, this
means three-pronged power outlets applicable for the
electrical code of the region.
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WARNING
Be sure the power service connection is through a properly
grounded outlet.
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CAUTION
When two power supplies are installed in the system the
power plug from each of the power supplies must be
plugged into the same common ground power outlets.
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Clean, dust-free, and well ventilated. Front and rear ventilating openings
kept free of obstructions. Away from sources of heat, vibration or
physical shock.
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Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields and electrical noise produced
by electrical devices (such as air conditioners, large fans, large electric
motors, radio and TV transmitters, and high-frequency security devices)
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Easily accessible for system maintenance and installation of system
upgrades.