Western Digital WDE2170 - Manual (Page 46)

Installation and Maintenance WD Enterprise WDE2170/WDE4360
RELEASED 04-08-97 4079-001045 Rev. B 38
7. I NSTALLATION AND M AINTENANCE
For instructions on installing the drive, including drive handling and mounting, determining the
configuration, setting the drive jumpers, and cabling procedures, refer to the WD Enterprise
Installation Guide (document number 4079-001046).
7.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection
To prevent drive damage, it is essential to keep the drive in an ESD safe environment.
You can take several precautions to avoid permanent damage to the drive.

 Keep the drive in the shielded anti-static bag prior to testing or installation.

 Gently place the drive on a padded, grounded anti-static surface when it is not in its
shipping container.

 Wear a grounded wrist strap throughout all phases of drive handling.

 Do not allow clothing to come in direct contact with the drive or PCBA.

 Do not insert any other items in the shielded anti-static bag with the drive.
7.2. Maintaining the Drive
To keep the drive in optimal working order and prolong the life of the unit, do the
following:

 Do not attempt to open the sealed compartment of the WDE2170/WDE4360 drive;
this will void the warranty.

 Avoid harsh shocks or vibrations.

 Observe the environmental limits specified for this product.

 To protect your data, back it up regularly. Western Digital assumes no responsibility
for loss of data. For information about back-up and restore procedures, consult your
operating system manual. There are a number of utility programs available to back
up your data.
Caution: Do not remove any product identification labels.
The drive requires no preventive maintenance and contains no user-serviceable parts.
Service and repair of the drive must be performed at a Western Digital Service Center.
Contact your Western Digital representative for warranty information and service/return
procedures.