HP m300 manual Preventing Damage to Drives, Grounding Methods, Static Shielding Protection Levels

Preventing Damage to Drives

To prevent static damage to drives, follow these precautions:

■Handle drives gently, using static-guarding techniques.

■Store drives in the hard drive carrying case. Do not use the MultiBay device carrying case.

■Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface.

■Handle drives on surfaces that have at least one inch of shock-proof foam.

■Avoid touching the connectors on the hard drive.

Grounding Methods

The method for grounding must include either a wrist strap or a foot strap at a grounded workstation. When seated, wear a wrist strap connected to a grounded system. When standing, use footstraps and a grounded floor mat.

Table 4-2

Static Shielding Protection Levels

Method

Antistatic plastic

Carbon-loaded plastic

Metallized laminate

Voltage

1,500 V

7,500 V

15,000 V

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