HP Secure Key Manager - Manual (Page 21)

1 Installing and replacing
hardware
This section details the steps to install or replace the SKM hardware:
• Preparing for the installation
• Rack planning resources
• Optimum environment
• Unpacking
• Identifying the shipping carton contents
• Removing the existing appliance
• Install rails in the rack
Preparing for the installation
Tools for installation
• Two people
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Box cutting knife
• Laptop or PC that can be attached to the appliance using the null modem cable for the initial
configuration.
Taking ESD precautions
To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the
system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage
system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of
the device.
To prevent electrostatic damage:
• Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
• Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.
• Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.
• Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
• Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge
Several methods are used for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or
installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:
• Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis.
Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megaohm ±10 percent resistance in the
ground cords. To provide proper ground, wear the strap snug against the skin.
• Use heel straps, toe straps, or boot straps at standing workstations.
Wear the straps on both feet when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor mats.
• Use conductive field service tools.
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