User guide

3–2 Safety requirements
Hitachi Unified Storage VM Block Module Hardware User Guide
General safety guidelines
Observe the following general site guidelines:
• General Requirements: The data center must comply with all
applicable safety regulations, standards, and requirements for installing
and operating industrial computer equipment similar to a HUS VM
storage system.
• Fire protection: The data center must have an operational fire
protection system appropriate for use with computer and electrical
equipment.
• Hazards: The data center must be free of hazards (for example, cables
on the floor that block access or that can cause people to trip).
• Equipment modifications: Do not make mechanical or electrical
modifications to the equipment. Hitachi Data Systems is not responsible
for regulatory compliance of a modified Hitachi Data Systems product.
• Earthquake Safety: To minimize personal injury in the event of an
earthquake, securely fasten the control and drive chassis to a rigid
structure extending from the floor to the ceiling or from the walls of the
room in which the system is located.
• Cabling: Do not block walkways when routing cables. Do not place
heavy materials on cables. Do not place cables near any possible source
of heat.
• Warning and safety labels: Safety warnings, cautions, and
instructions in various languages are attached to the VSP storage
system components. The safety warnings provide guidelines to follow
when working with any equipment. Before working on the storage
system, read all safety and warning labels attached to it. If the labels
become dirty, damaged, unreadable, or peel off, contact the Hitachi Data
Systems support center.
• Authorized personnel: Allow only qualified and authorized personnel
(for example, a certified electrician) to perform hazardous tasks.
Work safety guidelines
Observe the following site guidelines:
• Do not wear loose clothing that could get caught in the equipment or
mounting hardware. Fasten your tie or scarf and roll up your sleeves.
• Wear safety glasses when working under conditions that are hazardous
to your eyes.
• Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or
makes the equipment or rack unsafe.
• Keep walkways clear of tools, power cables, and parts to prevent them
from being stepped on or causing people to trip and fall over them.
• Do not work on the equipment or disconnect cables during a
thunderstorm, when wearing a wool sweater or other heavy wool
clothing, or when power is applied.
• Keep floors dry to prevent slips and falls.