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Appendix B

Safety and Maintenance

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

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

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grounded electrical outlet or power strip.
Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others.

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Follow all instructions and warnings dealing with the Xserve.

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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.

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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

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(the plug, not the cord).
Certain components and cables—hard disks, a VGA monitor, FireWire, Ethernet, and

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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

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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.