Verify that the storage system is protected from sources of electrical interference.
The following table provides examples of electrical interference.
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Potential source |
Description |
|---|---|
| Wall outlets | Power outlets for building maintenance and janitorial equipment, such as vacuum cleaners and floor buffers, must be wired from circuit breakers on a power panel separate from the computer system panel. The ground wires from these outlets must connect to the normal building distribution panel and not to the system ground. If a separate power source and separate ground are not provided, maintenance and janitorial equipment can induce electrical noise that can affect operation of the storage system. Your electrician can verify whether maintenance outlets are on separate panels. |
| Lightning | In geographical areas subject to lightning storms, you may want install lightning protection for your storage system. The principles of lightning protection and personnel safety are described in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Handbook. |
| Electromagnetic interference | Electromagnetic interference can cause various problems. The storage system is designed to reduce its susceptibility to radiated and conducted interference. A Hitachi representative can advise you about common causes of electromagnetic interference. |