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Protecting the optical drive – Apple Xserve (Early 2008) User Manual

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Appendix B

Safety and Maintenance

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 Certain components and cables—hard disks, a VGA monitor, FireWire, Ethernet, and

USB devices—are designed to be installed or removed while the Xserve is turned on

and operating.

 Never force a connector into a port. If the connector and port do not join with

reasonable ease, they probably don’t match. Make sure that the connector matches

the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port.

 Take care not to spill any food or liquid on the Xserve or other components. If you do,

turn off the Xserve immediately and unplug it before cleaning up the spill. Arrange

for an Apple-authorized service provider to inspect or repair the Xserve.

 Protect the Xserve and its components from direct sunlight and rain or other

moisture.

 Keep all ventilation openings clear and unobstructed. Without proper air circulation,

components can overheat, causing damage or unreliable operation.

Protecting the Optical Drive

To keep the optical drive working properly:
 In an emergency, you can eject a disc by holding down the mouse button as the

system starts up. If no mouse is attached, you can eject the disc by using the front

panel controls to start up from the optical drive; for instructions, see the Xserve User’s

Guide on the Admin Tools and Xserve Diagnostics CD.

You may want to take out the disc before shutting down.