Seagate STT8000A manual Installation, Introduction, Before you begin, Handling guidelines

InstallationChapter 3

Installation 3

Introduction

This chapter explains how to install the STT8000A. The following paragraphs briefly outline the organization of this chapter.

∙The following section, Before you begin contains general information that you should read before you begin the installation.

∙Setting jumpers shows the master/slave jumpers and describes their uses.

∙Installing the drive explains how to mount the internal drive unit.

Before you begin

Handling guidelines

Because the drive unit can be damaged by electrostatic discharge, an electrostatic grounding strap is recommended. This strap prevents an electrostatic discharge from damaging the electronic components on or in the drive unit

If you do not have an electrostatic grounding strap, perform the installation at a static-safe workstation. If one is not available, follow these guidelines as you install the drive unit:

∙Work in an uncarpeted area.

∙To protect the drive from static electricity, DO NOT remove the drive from its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it.

∙Before you remove the drive from the anti-static bag, touch a metal or grounded surface to discharge any static electricity buildup from your body.

Caution: If you touch static-sensitive parts of the drive (such as the printed circuit board) electronic components may be damaged.

∙Hold the drive by the edges only. Avoid direct contact with any printed circuit board.

∙Lay the drive only on top of its anti-static bag or return the drive to its bag when you need to lay the drive down.

Caution: If you substitute an ATAPI adapter card or longer cables, or if you chain the tape drive to an existing ATAPI adapter or peripheral, the compatibility and/or operation of the tape subsystem may be seriously affected.

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