Oracle EXADATA X5-2, Installation Manual

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ESD Precautions
Caution -
Mounted Equipment : Slide-rail-mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a
work space.
Related Information
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“ESD Precautions” on page 27
ESD Precautions
Electronic equipment is susceptible to damage by static electricity. Use a grounded antistatic
wrist strap, foot strap, or equivalent safety equipment to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD)
when you install or service the storage server.
Caution -
To protect electronic components from electrostatic damage, which can permanently
disable the system or require repair by service technicians, place components on an antistatic
surface, such as an antistatic discharge mat, an antistatic bag, or a disposable antistatic mat.
Wear an antistatic grounding strap connected to a metal surface on the chassis when you work
on system components.
Read the safety information in the Oracle Exadata Storage Server X5-2 Extreme Flash Safety
and Compliance Guide and in the Important Safety Information for Oracle Hardware Systems
before installing the storage server.
Tools and Equipment Needed for Installation
To install the storage server, you must have the following tools:
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No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
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ESD mat and grounding strap
In addition, you must provide a system console device, such as one of the following:
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ASCII terminal
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Workstation
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Terminal server
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Patch panel connected to a terminal server
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