System Upgrade 8-3

ANTI-STATIC MEASURES

The server contains electronic components sensitive to static electricity. Avoid failures caused by static electricity when installing or removing any optional devices.

Wear wrist straps (arm belts or anti-static gloves).

Wear wrist straps on your wrists. If no wrist strap is available, touch an unpainted metal part of the cabinet before touching a component to discharge static electricity from your body.

Touch the metal part regularly when working with components to discharge static electricity.

Select a suitable workspace.

–Work with the server on the anti-static or concrete floor.

–When you work with the server on a carpet where static electricity is likely to be generated, make sure take anti-static measures beforehand.

Use a worktable.

Place the server on an anti-static mat to work with it.

Clothes

–Do not wear a wool or synthetic cloth to work with the server.

–Wear anti-static shoes to work with the server.

–Take off any metal accessories you wear (ring, bracelet, or wristwatch) before working with the server.

Handling of components

–Keep any component in an anti-static bag until you actually install it to the server.

–Hold a component by its edge to avoid touching any terminals or parts.

–To store or carry any component, place it in an anti-static bag.