Introducing the SA7x Enclosure
1.4 User Precautions
1.4.2 Recommended Operating Temperature
The SA7x enclosure and its installed drives can operate within a temperature
range of +10° to +40° C (+50° to +104° F). However, Digital recommends that the
enclosure and its drives be operated in a temperature range of +18° to +24° C
(+64° to +75° F) to increase reliability and product life.
Caution
Disk drives and enclosures must be environmentally stabilized in their
protective barrier bags at the installation site. Failure to environmentally
stabilize the equipment may result in damage to the drive media or
electronic components. For more information about environmental
stabilization, see Appendix A.
1.4.3 Electrostatic Discharge Protection
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is caused by the buildup and release of static
electricity. An electrical charge from a person or object can damage hardware
components and result in premature device or option failure.
Observe the following guidelines when handling static-sensitive components:
1. Read all instructions and installation procedures included with static control
materials.
2. Wear a properly grounded ESD wrist strap. (See Figure 1–4.)
When using an ESD wrist strap:
• Ensure that the wrist strap fits snugly for proper conductivity.
• Connect the alligator clip securely to a clean, unpainted, grounded metal
surface, such as the drive or cabinet chassis.
• Do not overextend the grounding cord.
3. Use static-protective containers to transfer modules and components.
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