3Ware 3W-7410 - Escalade 7410 RAID Controller, Manual

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ESD Precautions
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ESD Precautions
Standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions must be followed to avoid
damaging computer components and accessories when installing or removing
the Escalade ATA RAID Controller.
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When the case of your computer is open and its internal parts are exposed,
don’t touch any internal part unnecessarily.
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Always wear a grounded strap or work on an ESD-protective mat.
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Don’t remove the ATA RAID Controller from its protective bag until you
are properly grounded.
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Handle the ATA RAID Controller by its edges or by the black rail and
metal bracket at its two ends.
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Don’t touch any pin, contact, lead or component on the ATA RAID
Controller.
Mechanical Concerns
Be careful when installing the Escalade ATA RAID Controller into your sys-
tem. Excessive force can damage the board, the cables, your drives or your
system.
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Be sure the board is aligned with its slot on the motherboard before
installing. Do not flex the board excessively.
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Interface cable connectors must be mated carefully without bending any
pins. The connectors provided are keyed to prevent you from inserting
them upside-down.
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Interface cables are fragile and must not be crimped or pinched. Ensure
that they do not impede the flow of cooling air from fans or heat sinks in
the system case.