DRIVE INSTALLATION
Electro Static Discharge or ESD can seriously damage the electronic components of the host system and solid state drive. It is very important to discharge any static electricity before you begin the installation procedure. You can touch an unpainted, grounded metallic surface to discharge any static charges that may be present on your body or clothing. As an alternative, you can also use an ESD protective wrist strap. You can minimize the possibility of damage due to ESD by avoiding physical contact with the electronic components.
To install the SDD in a server or host system:
1Power down the computer/host system.
2Remove the access cover.
3Position the SSD in an available drive bay or choose a suitable mounting location.
4Connect the SSD to the backplane or tailgate card. The connector on the drive is keyed to ensure that the signal and power connections to the drive are correctly oriented.
5Secure the SSD within the drive bay or to the mounting surface using M3 machine screws. Apply sufficient torque to ensure that the drive is secure.
Note: Be aware of the depth of the drive’s mounting holes. The maximum penetration depth of the drive’s mounting holes is indicated in Figure 15 on page 60. The user may mount the drive using the side or underside mounting holes. Four (4) M3 screws will be required to mount the drive from the bottom; six (6) M3 screws to mount the drive using the side holes. It is recommended that the user secure the drive with at least four screws. To avoid damaging the drive, consider the thickness of the mounting surface when deciding on the screw length to use.
6Replace the access cover and power on the computer/host system.
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
No special grounding circuitry is required. The signal and chassis grounds are not connected together in the drive. The user should provide maximum surface contact area when connecting the drive to the chassis ground to ensure minimal electromagnetic (EM) emissions.
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