Apple Xserve - Manual (Page 52)

52 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.
Important: Do not put a display or any other device on top of the Xserve. Any weight
on top of the case could damage essential components inside the Xserve
 When connecting or disconnecting a cable, always hold the cable by its connector
(the plug, not the cord).
 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.