Tandberg Data SDLT 600 - Manual (Page 52)

Pre-Installation Guidelines SDLT 600 Product Manual
4-4 March 2004 81-81184-02 REV A01
To minimize the possibility of ESD-related damage to the system, the drive’s manufacturer strongly
recommends using both a workstation anti-static mat and an ESD wrist strap. When correctly installed
and properly used, these devices reduce the buildup of static electricity that might harm the system.
Observe the following precautions to avoid ESD-related problems:
• Leave the tape drive in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it in the system.
• Always use a properly fitted and grounded wrist strap or other suitable ESD protection when
handling the SDLT 600 tape drive system and observe proper ESD grounding techniques.
• Hold the tape drive only by its sides.
• Place the tape drive on a properly grounded anti-static work surface pad when it is out of its
protective anti-static bag.
• Do not use the bag as a substitute for the work surface anti-static pad. The outside surface of the
bag may not have the same anti-static properties as the inside surface. It could actually increase the
possibility of ESD problems.
• Do not remove covers to use any test equipment to check components on the PCBAs. There are no
user-serviceable components on the tape drive.
4.3 Pre-Installation Guidelines
Before you begin, check the contents of the box and record the applicable numbers. Since the tape
drive may be either SCSI or Fibre Channel interface type (never both), check for SCSI (or Fibre
Channel) controller and associated cable compatibility. Also confirm software and operating system
compatibility. Finally, check the tape drive to be certain it is operating properly before installing it in a
system.
1. Unpack and review the contents of the box for any physical damage. If you find damaged items,
contact your tape drive provider.
2. Record the model and serial number of the SDLT 600 tape drive system. These numbers provide
specific information about the SDLT 600 tape drive system and will be very helpful if you must
contact technical support. You can find these numbers on the bottom of the tape drive enclosure.