IBM Power System S822 Installing Instructions

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Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system:v Heavy equipment–personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled.v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviestdevices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install servers and optional devices startingfrom the bottom of the rack cabinet.v Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place objects on topof rack-mounted devices.v Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. Be sure to disconnect all power cords inthe rack cabinet when directed to disconnect power during servicing.v Connect all devices installed in a rack cabinet to power devices installed in the same rackcabinet. Do not plug a power cord from a device installed in one rack cabinet into a powerdevice installed in a different rack cabinet.v An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the metal parts ofthe system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer toensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.CAUTIONv Do not install a unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperatures will exceed themanufacturer's recommended ambient temperature for all your rack-mounted devices.v Do not install a unit in a rack where the air flow is compromised. Ensure that air flow is notblocked or reduced on any side, front, or back of a unit used for air flow through the unit.v Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit so thatoverloading of the circuits does not compromise the supply wiring or overcurrent protection. Toprovide the correct power connection to a rack, refer to the rating labels located on theequipment in the rack to determine the total power requirement of the supply circuit.v (For sliding drawers.) Do not pull out or install any drawer or feature if the rack stabilizer bracketsare not attached to the rack. Do not pull out more than one drawer at a time. The rack mightbecome unstable if you pull out more than one drawer at a time.v (For fixed drawers.) This drawer is a fixed drawer and must not be moved for servicing unlessspecified by the manufacturer. Attempting to move the drawer partially or completely out of therack might cause the rack to become unstable or cause the drawer to fall out of the rack.(R001)Safety notices vii