User's Guide
8
Power Supply and AC Cable
Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand.
Do not connect/disconnect the plug while your hands are wet, or it may cause an electric
shock.
Do not connect to the protective earth conductor or to a gas pipe.
Never connect the protective earthing conductor or to a gas pipe, or it may cause a gas
explosion.
Plug into a proper power source.
Use a proper wall outlet. Use of an improper power source may cause a fire or a leak. Do
not install the Blade Enclosure where you need an extension cord.
Use of a cord that does not meet the power specifications of the Blade Enclosure may heat
up the cord and cause a fire. The maximum power consumption per power unit is
described on the label of the power unit. Note the capacity of a power unit when it is
connected to CPU blades.
Do not connect many loads on one electrical outlet.
The electric current exceeding the rated flow overheats the outlet, which may cause a fire.
Place the power supply tap where it is noticeable and easy to reach.
Place the power supply tap at a place where noticeable and easy to access so that power
can be shut off in emergency.
Insert the power plug completely.
Heat generation resulting from a halfway inserted power plug (imperfect contact) may
cause a fire. Heat will also be generated if condensation is formed on dusty blades of the
halfway inserted plug, increasing the possibility of fire.
Use the proper power supply.
Use of an improper AC Cable may cause a fire when the electric current exceeds the rated
flow. Also, observe the following to prevent an electric shock or fire caused by a damaged
cord.
Do not stretch the cord harness.
Do not pinch the AC Cable.
Do not bend the AC Cable.
Keep chemicals away from the AC Cable.
Do not twist the AC Cable.
Do not place any object on the AC Cable.
Do not bundle AC Cables.
Do not alter, modify, or repair the AC Cable.
Do not secure the AC Cable with staples or equivalents.
Do not use any damaged AC Cables. (Replace a damaged AC Cable with a new one of
the same specifications. Ask your sales representative for detail information of AC
Cable