Chapter 4 system safety, 1 electrical safety precautions – SUPER MICRO Computer SUPERSERVER 6014P-8R User Manual

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Chapter 4: System Safety

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Chapter 4

System Safety

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Electrical Safety Precautions

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Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself

from harm and the system from damage:

z Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis

as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection

switch or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can

then quickly remove power from the system.

z Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.

z Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing

or installing main system components, such as the serverboard,

memory modules and the CD-ROM and floppy drives (not necessary

for SCSI drives). When disconnecting power, you should first power

down the system with the operating system and then unplug the

power cords of all the power supply modules in the system.

z When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who

is familiar with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off

the power if necessary.

z Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical

equipment. This is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will

cause electrical shock. Use extreme caution when using metal tools,

which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards

they come into contact with.

z Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as

protection from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have

been specifically designed as electrical insulators.

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