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Handling HDD Modules
Hot-plug Hard Disk Drives
8.1
Handling HDD Modules
The hard disk drives incorporated in the HDD modules are highly sensitive
electromagnetic devices and must be handled with great care. It is extremely
likely that an incorrect handling will lead to a partially and/or total failure of the
hard disk drives.
These failures will result in data errors and to loss of data or to total destruction
of the hard disk drive.
Please observe the following rules, which will help to avoid the occurrence of
this type of problems:
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Store and transport HDD modules only within the limits stipulated in the
specification.
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When transporting HDD modules (even over short distances), always use
the original packaging (ESD labeling).
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Never expose a HDD module to a temperature shock. Avoid the formation of
condensation inside and on the outside of the hard disk drives.
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CAUTION!
The HDD module must be acclimatized in its operating environment for
an acclimatization time.
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Always put the HDD module down carefully, with its largest surface facing
downwards, to avoid the danger of tipping over.
Temperature difference (°C)
(operating
environment/outside)
Minimum acclimatization time
(hours)
5
3
10
5
15
7
20
8
25
9
30
10
Table 6: Acclimatization time for the HDD module
