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Identify Other Environmental Influences
The following are some of the other environmental influences that may
affect rp7400 servers.
Vibration
Continuous vibration can cause a slow degradation of mechanical parts
and, when severe, can cause data errors in disc drives. Mechanical
connections such as printed circuit assembly (PCA) connectors, cable
connectors, and processor backplane wiring can also be affected by
vibration.
Flammable Materials
Fundamental safeguards for computer systems should include a site well
away from any sources of potential damage. The system should not be
installed or operated in an environment where there is a risk of fire or
explosion due to the existence of highly flammable gases, volatile liquids,
or combustible dust.
Airborne Contaminants
Airborne contaminants and particles of a certain size and hardness can
damage your computer system, particularly disc drives. Corrosive gases
and/or solvent vapors such as those from liquid spirit duplicating
equipment and wet-process photo copiers can also cause damage. Some
of the most common contaminants are dust, smoke, ash, eraser debris,
food crumbs, and salty air.
Electrostatic Discharge
If there is an abnormally high level of static electricity at your computer
system's location (15 KV or higher), personnel will probably be
“sparking” upon contact with the equipment. Carpeting and/or low
humidity will probably be the source of static electricity, especially in dry
and cold climates. Static electricity can often be significantly reduced by
using a humidifier. (Hewlett-Packard recommends a heat evaporating
type humidifier and strongly recommends against using a cold water
atomizer type humidifier.
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