Physical

Ensure that your equipment rack is placed in a dust-free, well-ventilated area close to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Leave enough room behind and around the rack for services and sufficient airflow.

• Keep the area around the appliance clean and free of clutter.
• Place the appliance top cover and any appliance components that were removed away from the appliance or on a table so that they do not accidentally get damaged.
• While you are working on the appliance, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves. They can retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap, or could be pulled into a fan.
• After you access the inside of the appliance, close the appliance and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after you ensure that all connections are made.
• Close the rack’s front door and all panels and components on the appliances when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.