Hardware Implementation

2.1.1 Safety Precautions

For your safety, follow all safety procedures described here and in other sections of the manual.

∙Remove power from the computer system (or expansion unit) before installing or removing the tape drive to prevent the possibility of electrical shock or damage to the tape drive. Unplug the unit that contains or is to contain the drive from ac power to provide an added measure of safety.

∙Read, understand, and observe any and all label warnings.

2.1.2Handling

Damage to the drive can occur as the result of careless handling, vibration, shock, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). Always handle the tape drive with care to avoid damage to the precision internal components.

Follow these guidelines to avoid damage to the drive:

∙Always observe prescribed ESD precautions.

∙Keep the drive in its anti-static bag until ready to install.

∙Always use a properly fitted wrist strap or other suitable ESD protection when handling the drive.

∙Hold drive only by its sides. Do not touch any components on the PCBA.

∙Always handle the drive carefully and gently. A drop of ¼ inch onto a bench or desktop may damage a drive.

∙Do not bump, jar, or drop the drive. Use care when transporting the drive.

∙Always gently place the drive flat, PCB side down, on an appropriate ESD- protected work surface to avoid the drive being accidentally knocked over.

∙Do not pack other materials with the drive in its anti-static bag.

∙Place the drive in the anti-static bag before placing it in a shipping container.

∙Do not stack objects on the drive.

∙Do not expose the drive to moisture.

∙Do not place hands or foreign objects inside the tape drive’s door/receiver area.

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