D Electrostatic discharge
This appendix discusses how to prevent damage to your server due to Electrostatic Discharge
(ESD).
Handling parts
To prevent damage to your server, you must take precautions when setting up the server or handling
parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor can damage system boards
or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage can reduce the life expectancy of the device.
To prevent electrostatic damage:
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Avoid hand contact; transport and store products in static-safe containers.
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Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.
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Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from containers.
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Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
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Always be properly grounded when handling a static-sensitive component or assembly.
Grounding
Use the following grounding methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:
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A wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis.
Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm resistance in the ground cords.
To provide proper ground, wear the strap snug against the skin.
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Heel straps, toe straps, or boot straps at standing workstations. Wear the straps on both feet
when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor mats. Use conductive field service
tools.
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A portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat.
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