Dell PowerVault 530F User Manual

Also see for PowerVault 530F: Hardware installation guide Rack installation Software update

Contents

Dell PowerVault 530F User Manual Manual pdf 29 page image

support.dell.com Maintaining the System B-3 ( . This section discusses various environmental factors that can adversely affect systemperformance and longevity.! Temperature extremes can cause a variety of problems, including premature agingand failure of chips or mechanical failure of devices. Extreme temperature fluctuationscan cause chips to become loose in their sockets and can cause expansion and con-traction of disk drive platters, resulting in read or write data errors. When you performa low-level format operation on a hard-disk drive, it is important to ensure that thedrive's surrounding temperature is at or near the temperature at which the drive willbe operated. Failure to do so can result in relocation of the tracks on the disk platters.To minimize the negative effects of temperature on system performance, follow theseguidelines: Ensure that the system is operated in an environment no colder than10° Celsius (C) (50° Fahrenheit [F]) or hotter than 35°C (95°F). Ensure that the system has adequate ventilation. Do not place it within a closed-in wall unit or on top of cloth material, which can act as insulation. Do not place itwhere it will receive direct sunlight, particularly in the afternoon. Do not place itnext to a heat source of any kind, including heating vents during winter.Adequate ventilation is particularly important at high altitudes. System performancemay not be optimum when the system is operating at high temperatures as well ashigh altitudes. Make sure that all slots and openings on the system remain unobstructed, espe-cially the fan vent on the back of the system. Clean the system at regular intervals to avoid any buildup of dust and debris,which can cause a system to overheat. If the system has been exposed to abnormally cold temperatures, allow a 2-hourwarm-up period to bring it up to normal operating temperature before turning iton. Failure to do so may cause damage to internal components, particularly thehard-disk drive. If intermittent system failures are noticed, try reseating any socketed chips,which might have become loose due to temperature fluctuations.