Network Instruments GigaStor 114ff - Manual (Page 50)

Installing the drives in your GigaStor
Chapter 2 Installing Your GigaStor 50
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Installing the drives in your GigaStor
C AUTION H ANDLING
THE D RIVES
Be especially careful when handling and installing the hard
drives. Proper handling is paramount to the longevity of the
unit. The internal mechanism of the hard drive can be
seriously damaged if the hard drive is subjected to forces
outside its environmental specifications.
When transporting the hard drive, always use the original
packaging in which the hard drive was delivered to you, and
avoid exposing the hard drive to extreme changes in
temperature to minimize the risk of condensation.
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Never drop the unit. Handle it with care.
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Never place the hard drive in the vicinity of equipment giving
off strong magnetic fields, such as CRT monitors, televisions,
or loudspeakers.
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Always use an anti-static mat and wrist strap when handling
the hard drive. Hold the hard drive by the base and never
touch the components on the circuit board assembly.
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If the temperature difference between the storage location
and installation location exceeds 50°F/10°C, for temperature
acclimation purposes, leave the hard drive in the new location
for at least two hours before turning it on.
Each drive for the GigaStor is packed in shock-resistant boxes. The
tray that holds each drive has two optical pipes that run along the
right side. These pipes are connected to the indicator lights on the
front of the tray and are prone to cracking or breaking if you squeeze
the sides of the tray too tightly.
Stickers on each drive identify which slot (and expansion unit) it
should be installed in. The drive labeled A1 must be installed in the
lower left slot. The disk expansion units for the GigaStor Expandable
are labeled A, B, or C on the back of the expansion unit’s case.
1 Open the locking latch by pushing the release tab until the tray
panel pops out.
2 Gently, but firmly, push the A1 drive into the appropriate slot
until you feel the pins engage and the latch closes slightly.