360 Systems MAXX-2400SD - Manual (Page 95)

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MAXX 2400 Owners Manual Page 95
General Handling Precautions
ESD Precautions
Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid
damaging static-sensitive components when handling any
PC card or disk drive.
• When the case of your server is open and its internal parts are exposed, do not
touch any internal part without first grounding yourself to the chassis.
• Always wear a ground strap or work on an ESD-protective mat.
• DO NOT remove components from protective packaging until you are properly
grounded.
• Handle printed circuit boards by their edges or by the metal bracket.
• Don’t touch any pin, contact, lead or component on the printed circuit boards.
• Keep disk drives in their anti-static package until installed in the server.
Mechanical Concerns
• Be careful when installing I/O cards into your system. Excessive force can damage
the PC boards, cables or the motherboard.
• Be sure each board is aligned with its slot in the mating connector before installing.
Use care to not flex any PC boards.
• Interface cable connectors must be mated carefully. Use care to not bend any of the
pins. The connectors provided are keyed to prevent upside-down insertion.
• Interface cables are fragile and must not be pinched. Ensure that their dress does
not restrict airflow from fans or heat sinks within the enclosure.
• Prior to installation, keep disk drives stored in a foam-lined protective carton to
protect them from physical damage.