Ciprico 4105 Series Protecting Equipment and Data, Backing Up Data, Electrostatic Discharge ESD

Safety MediaVault 4105 User Manual

Protecting Equipment and Data

Backing Up Data

Creating or deleting disk arrays destroys existing data on the drives. Always back up the data on the drives and save it to a server or hard-drive before attaching the drives to the controller.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Static electricity can destroy sensitive electronic components inside a computer. Follow these procedures to prevent damage due to ESD:

•When unpacking a static-sensitive component from the shipping carton, do not remove the component from the anti-static bag until you are ready to install the component. Before you unwrap the anti-static packaging, touch an unpainted metal surface to discharge static electricity from your body.

•When transporting a static-sensitive component, place it in an anti-static container or packaging

•Before touching any computer part, discharge any static charge your might have accumulated. Wear an ESD strap, stand on an ESD mat, or periodically touch an unpainted metal surface, such as the card-slot openings of the computer chassis.

IMPORTANT: The top and side surfaces of the MV 4105 are painted, not metallic. It is safe to touch them.

•Do not remove the MV 4105 from its protective bag until you are properly grounded.

•Handle the MV 4105 by its edges.

•Do not touch any pin or connector on the MV 4105.

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