Installation Manual
Neocean IX1000 Network Storage System
Chapter 2 Installation Preparation
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Keep the chassis away from moist areas and never allow any liquid to get into the
chassis.
2.1.3 Safety Recommendations for ESD Prevention
To prevent possible damage to your storage appliance caused by electrostatic
discharge (ESD), in addition to ESD-preventive measures for the area where the
equipment is located, always wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap when installing any
parts.
The following steps describe the correct way to use an ESD-preventive wrist strap.
1) Wear the wrist strap on your wrist.
2) Lock the wrist strap tight around your wrist to keep it in good contact with your skin.
3) Attach it to the grounding screw of the chassis by using an alligator clips.
4) Make sure that the ESD-preventive wrist strap is well grounded.
2.1.4 Recommendations in Using Disks
Pay attention to the following items in using disks:
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If a disk is not mounted, always put it in an ESD-preventive bag, and put the bag in
a flat and clean place (better on a cushion).
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When holding a disk, do not touch the signal pins in the socket for fear of the chips
on the disk interface board being damaged by ESD.
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Before manipulating a disk, make sure that the chassis is well grounded and that
you wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap. If no ESD-preventive wrist strap is
available, remember to touch the chassis often to discharge the static electricity on
your body.
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Hold a disk with caution and keep the disk horizontal (better let the top cover face
upward). Avoid any collision or violent shaking to the disk. Do not place disks
stacked.
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Do not crush the top cover of the disk in operation. As disks are precise and fragile
devices, any distortion or deformation inside may result in the disk operating
improperly.
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Keep the operation environment clean. Although disks are sealed, too many dusts
in the environment may still result in some dusts entering the disk inside, causing
failures like open circuit, short circuit, and so on.
2.1.5 Safety Recommendations in Moving an IX1000
To prevent the data stored in an IX1000 form getting lost when moving the IX1000, plan
the equipment deployment properly to avoid moving your IX1000 subsequently. If you
do need to move your IX1000, take proper measures during the transportation to avoid
the accidents that may cause damage to the device, such as shaking or bumping.
