CONTENTS

preface

USING THIS GUIDE

chapter 1

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.1

ArmadaStation EM Features ..........................................................................................................

1-1

Security Features ...............................................................................................................................

1-3

External Connectors ..........................................................................................................................

1-3

1.2

ArmadaStation EM Components....................................................................................................

1-4

Activity Lights ...................................................................................................................................

1-7

MultiBays...........................................................................................................................................

1-7

Half-Height Bay.................................................................................................................................

1-8

Security Lock.....................................................................................................................................

1-8

PCI Expansion Boards.......................................................................................................................

1-8

chapter 2

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

Before Replacing Parts ..........................................................................................................................

2-1

Problems and Solutions .........................................................................................................................

2-2

chapter 3

 

ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG

 

3.1

Serial Number Location..................................................................................................................

3-1

3.2

Expansion Base Components .........................................................................................................

3-2

3.3

Plastics Kit Components.................................................................................................................

3-4

3.4

MultiBay Option Cable Kit ............................................................................................................

3-5

3.5

Miscellaneous..................................................................................................................................

3-6

chapter 4

 

REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PRELIMINARIES

 

4.1

Electrostatic Discharge ...................................................................................................................

4-1

Generating Static ...............................................................................................................................

4-2

Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment ...............................................................................

4-2

Preventing Damage to Drives............................................................................................................

4-3

Grounding Methods ...........................................................................................................................

4-3

Grounding Workstations ...................................................................................................................

4-4

Grounding Equipment .......................................................................................................................

4-4

Recommended Materials and Equipment .........................................................................................

4-5

4.2

Service Considerations ...................................................................................................................

4-6

Tool and Software Requirements ......................................................................................................

4-6

Screws ................................................................................................................................................

4-6

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