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Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Server
Setting up the hardware
To make sure that your working environment is safe:
■ Use a clean, dry, flat, stable surface for your server. Allow at least 6 inches at the back
of the server for cabling and air circulation.
■ Use the instructions on your server’s setup poster to set up your hardware.
■ Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with surge protection for protection from
power outages and power spikes.
■ Avoid subjecting your server to extreme temperature changes. Do not expose your
server to direct sunlight, heating ducts, or other heat-generating objects. Damage
caused by extreme temperatures is not covered by your warranty. As a general rule,
your server is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you.
■ Keep your server and magnetic media away from equipment that generates magnetic
fields, such as unshielded stereo speakers. Strong magnetic fields can erase data on
both diskettes and hard drives. Even a telephone placed too close to the server may
cause interference.
Mounting your server into a cabinet
The cabinet mounting hardware included with your server should be used with standard
4-post cabinets that have front and back vertical posts. If your cabinet is a different type,
obtain mounting hardware from the cabinet manufacturer.
Refer to the documentation that comes with the rackmount rail kit for installation
instructions.
Warning
Your server comes with a 3-wire AC power cords fitted with the correct
plug style for your region. If these plugs do not match the connector
on your UPS or wall outlet, do not attempt to modify the plugs in any
way. Use a UPS or wall outlet that is appropriate for the supplied
AC power cords.
Warning
Lifting the server and attaching it to the rack is a two-person job. If
needed, use an appropriate lifting device. A fully loaded Gateway
9715 server weighs about 130 lbs (60 kg).
Caution
Before attaching cabinet accessories, make sure that the server is
turned off and all power cords are unplugged.
Caution
The cabinet must provide sufficient airflow to the front of the server
to maintain correct cooling.
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