Safety and Handling Information

Only skilled persons having the relevant education or experience, or instructed persons who are instructed or supervised by a skilled person who has experience in various energies and energy magnitudes used in this equipment should operate, install, or handle the DBox (the 2U HA VAST Enclosure), DNodes and all components.

The product is designed to be installed in a Restricted Access area accessible only to skilled persons and instructed persons with the proper authorization.

This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.

Each storage subsystem must have a good electrical ground connection through each power cord, power distribution unit (PDU), and the building power grid to the point of origin, at the building’s power source.

There is no power switch on the DBox unit. Once a power cord is connected to an active PDU, the system starts. Four power cords must be unplugged from the PDU receptacle to properly shut down the chassis.

While some factory-approved maintenance on FRUs (e.g. hot-swapping a power supply, SSD, fan, or server module) does not require the user to disconnect power to the system, performing other types of maintenance on systems connected to an electrical power supply may result in serious injury or death. Only individuals with knowledge and training in working with devices containing live circuits should operate the system. Take precautions when performing all other types of maintenance. Disconnect 2 power supply cords from each side of the chassis (4 power cords in total) before servicing.

Server modules contain a lithium battery. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect battery type. Dispose of used batteries according to the vendor’s instructions and in accordance with local environmental regulations.

Do not connect or disconnect any device cables during an electrical storm.

Only install the device on a properly grounded electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection surface to avoid damage to the components. Always utilize a properly grounded ESD wrist strap or mat during operation or installation of the device, or when connecting the cables.

This system weighs approximately 180 pounds (81.65 kilograms) when all 56 drives, four PSUs, and two server modules are installed, including the rails, cables and packaging. Prevent injury and property damage. Obtain assistance when installing the system and negotiating the system into or out of the rack. Lifting the system requires a minimum of two people or a mechanical lift.

The transparent plastic protective films (if any) on the chassis top surface must be removed for proper system cooling.

Comply with all cautions and warnings on the equipment or in the manuals.

Most electronic components are sensitive to electrical static discharge, which can damage sensitive electronic components. Ground yourself at all times when installing the internal components, to safely discharge static charges.

Use a grounding wrist strap and place all electronic components in static-shielded devices. Grounding wrist straps can be purchased in any electronic supply store.

Be sure to turn off the power and then disconnect the power cords from your system before performing any installation or servicing. A sudden surge of power could damage sensitive electronic components.

Do not open the CERES Dbox's top cover. If opening the cover for maintenance is required, only a trained technician should do it. Integrated circuits on computer boards are sensitive to static electricity. Before handling a board or integrated circuit, touch an unpainted portion of the system unit chassis for a few seconds. This will help to discharge any static electricity on your body.

Place this equipment on a stable surface when installing. A drop or fall could cause injury.

This equipment is to be installed for operation in an environment with an ambient temperature between 0°C and 35°C and a relative humidity between 20% and 80%.

When this equipment is not in operation, it may be stored in an environment with an ambient temperature between -20ºC and 60ºC and a relative humidity between 10% and 90%.

Carefully mount the equipment into the rack, to avoid hazards from uneven mechanical loading.

The openings on the enclosure are for air convection to protect the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

Never pour any liquid into ventilation openings. This can cause a fire or electrical shock.

Make sure the voltage of the power source is within the specifications given on the label when connecting the equipment to the power outlet. The current load and output power of the loads must be within the specifications.

This equipment must be connected to a reliable ground before usage. Make sure the power that is supplied by power sources such as power strips provides adequate grounding.

Place the power cord out of the way of foot traffic. Do not place anything over the power cord. The power cord must be rated for use with the product, voltage and current marked on the product’s electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product.

If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect the equipment from the mains to avoid damage by transient over-voltage.

Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualified service personnel should open the equipment.

If one of the following situations occurs, the equipment should be checked by service personnel:

Module and drive bays must not be empty! They must have a dummy cover.

This equipment is intended to be installed in a restricted access location.

The CERES DBox with the SSDs inserted and the rack mount rails fitted is a heavy load weighing approximately 50 Lbs. Use team lift or a server lift to lift the CERES DBox to the mounting height. The server lift is the recommended lifting method.

System power on/off: The power button DOES NOT turn off the system AC power. To remove power from system, you must unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet. Make sure the AC power cord is unplugged before you open the chassis, add, or remove any components.

Hazardous conditions, devices and cables: Hazardous electrical conditions may be present on power, telephone, and communication cables. Turn off the server and disconnect the power cord, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems attached to the server before opening it. Otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage can result.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection: Electrostatic discharge can cause damage to your computer or the components within it. ESD can occur without the user feeling a shock while working inside the system chassis or while improperly handling electronic devices like processors, memory or other storage devices, and add-in cards.

Slide/rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work space.

The transparent plastic protective films (if any) on the chassis top surface must be removed for proper system cooling.