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Handling the xserve – Apple Xserve (Early 2008) User Manual

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Appendix B

Safety and Maintenance

Be sure that you always do the following:

 Keep the Xserve away from sources of liquid, such as washbasins, bathtubs, shower

stalls, and so on.

 Protect the Xserve from dampness or wet weather, such as rain and snow.

 Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug the Xserve into a wall

socket or power strip.

 Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others.

 Follow all instructions and warnings dealing with the Xserve.

Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused.

The model of server described in this manual is certified only as a component for use

with other equipment, where the suitability of the combination has been determined

by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory.

Handling the Xserve

Follow these guidelines for handling the Xserve and its components:

 When the Xserve is removed from the rack, set it on a sturdy, flat surface.

 When connecting or disconnecting a cable, always hold the cable by its connector

(the plug, not the cord).

WARNING:

Do not put a display or any other device on top of the Xserve. Extra

weight can strain your rack’s rails, which can make your rack unstable. If your rack is

unstable, the Xserve and whatever is on top of it can fall on you. Also, any weight on

top of the case could damage essential components inside the Xserve.