Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance
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Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance
Taking Care of the Drives
Safety Considerations
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Power
• 100 to 240 V AC.
• Avoid plugging into the same outlet as high-current equipment like copiers
or shredders.
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Power Cable Precautions
• Do not crush the cable or place heavy items on it. If the cable insulation
appears worn or broken, do not use the cable.
• Always unplug the cable by holding the plug: never pull the cable itself, as
it will break.
• If the drives are not being used for a long time, unplug the cable from the
outlet.
Avoiding Damage
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Avoid shock and vibration
Intense shock, such as from dropping the drives, will damage it.
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Environmental considerations
Do not store or use the drives in locations subject to:
• high humidity
• excessive dust
• high temperature
• intense vibration
• direct sunlight
• sudden changes in temperature
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Proper ventilation
To avoid overheating, install the drives where it has free air circulation
around the case and cooling fan. Also, do not cover the drives during
operation. The drives can malfunction if its internal temperature rises too
high.
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