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Safety Information
To ensure your personal safety and the safety of your equipment:
• Keep your work area and the computer clean and clear of debris.
• Before opening the system cabinet, unplug the power cord.
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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Caution: ESD can damage electronic components when they are improperly handled,
and can result in total or intermittent failures. Always follow ESD-prevention procedures
when removing and replacing components.
To prevent ESD damage:
• Use an ESD wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes skin contact. Connect the equipment end of
the strap to an unpainted metal surface on the chassis.
• Avoid touching the controller against your clothing. The wrist strap protects components from ESD on
the body only.
• Handle the controller by its bracket or edges only. Avoid touching the printed circuit board or the
connectors.
• Put the controller down only on an antistatic surface such as the bag supplied in your kit.
• If you are returning the controller to Microsemi Adaptec Product Support, put it back in its anti-static
bag immediately.
If a wrist strap is not available, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis before handling the controller
or any other part of the computer.
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