Site selection – Avago Technologies 3ware SAS 9750-4i User Manual
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Chapter 1. Getting Started
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3ware 9750 SATA+SAS RAID Controller Card Installation Guide
discharge) practices, you should have a computer technician
perform the installation.
Site Selection
The product is designed to operate as a component to a computer
system. The environment that is provided for the system must be:
Clean, dry, and free of airborne particles (other than normal
room dust).
Well-ventilated and away from sources of heat including direct
sunlight and radiators.
Away from sources of vibration or physical shock.
Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields produced by
electrical devices.
Provided with a properly grounded wall outlet.
Provided a product main power disconnect or sufficient space
to access the power supply cord(s), because they serve as the
product's main power disconnect.
Personal Safety When Installing the 9750 Card in
Your Computer
Warning.
We recommend you plug your system into a surge
suppressor or UPS (uninterruptible power supply) and during
an electrical storm, we recommend disconnecting all phone,
network, and power cables.
Warning!
High voltages may be found inside computer
equipment.
Before installing any of the hardware in this package or
removing the protective covers of any computer equipment,
turn off power switches and disconnect power cords. Do not
reconnect the power cords until the hardware is installed and
the system cover is closed.