Maxxsonics MAXX-2400HD manual About Server Software, Static Discharge

Static Discharge

Static electricity discharge is accepted by most people as an inevitable consequence of living in a dry area. It is also a result of floor coverings that may enhance appearances, but are inappropriate for use around critical broadcast equipment. Static discharge can do two adverse things:

•Discharge into a connector can—and will—destroy internal circuitry of equipment. The result will usually be difficult to diagnose.

•Discharge to equipment frames or wiring can crash a CPU and take the station off the air. The event may seem random or unrelated to static, but it is clearly a catastrophic event—and one that can repeat indefinitely.

Several steps can be taken to protect equipment from static discharge:

•Do not install critical broadcast equipment (video servers) in a room with carpeting.

•Connect equipment racks directly to the utility safety ground with a heavy copper conductor.

•Do not operate equipment which has a lifted safety ground (green frame ground wire).

•Consider installing a humidifier to reduce the likelihood of static discharge.

About Server Software

The MAXX-2400HD is shipped with its application programs and operating system installed. The first time that it is started, it must be connected to a keyboard, monitor and mouse. The server will ask you to accept the Software Licensing Agreement before it will operate. This screen will only appear during the initial startup. Refer to the Maintenance chapter of this manual if it becomes necessary to reinstall software.

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