Quantum sdlt 220 Guía Del Usuario
CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive
SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product Manual
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March 2004
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4.1.3 Electrostatic Discharge Protection
Several electrical components of the tape system are sensitive to static electricity
and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Even a static buildup or discharge that is too
slight to feel can be sufficient to destroy or degrade a component’s operation.
and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Even a static buildup or discharge that is too
slight to feel can be sufficient to destroy or degrade a component’s operation.
To minimize the possibility of ESD-related damage to the system, we strongly
recommend using both a properly installed workstation anti-static mat and a
properly installed ESD wrist strap. When correctly installed, these devices reduce
the buildup of static electricity that might harm the system.
recommend using both a properly installed workstation anti-static mat and a
properly installed ESD wrist strap. When correctly installed, these devices reduce
the buildup of static electricity that might harm the system.
Observe the following precautions to avoid ESD-related problems:
•
Use a properly installed anti-static pad on your work surface.
•
Always use a properly fitted and grounded wrist strap or other suitable ESD
protection when handling the tape system and observe proper ESD grounding
techniques.
protection when handling the tape system and observe proper ESD grounding
techniques.
•
Hold the drive only by its sides. Do not touch any components on the printed
circuit board assembly (PCBA).
circuit board assembly (PCBA).
•
Leave the drive in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it in the
system.
system.
•
Place the drive on a properly grounded anti-static work surface pad when it is
out of its protective anti-static bag.
out of its protective anti-static bag.
•
Do not use the bag as a substitute for the work surface anti-static pad. The
outside of the bag may not have the same anti-static properties as the inside. It
could actually increase the possibility of ESD problems.
outside of the bag may not have the same anti-static properties as the inside. It
could actually increase the possibility of ESD problems.
•
Do not use any test equipment to check components on the PCBA. There are
no user-serviceable components on the drive.
no user-serviceable components on the drive.