6
Countermeasures Against
Hard Disk Problems
To ensure safe use of the product, Pro-face
has taken the following measures to cope
with possible problems.
(1) Hard disk drive unit provides shock-
absorbing structure.
To minimize influence of impact, the
hard disk drive unit is protected with
shock-absorbing rubber.
(2) Recommendation of Windows
®
XP
Embedded OS
Windows
®
XP Embedded OS pre-
installed CF cards are commercialized
for more environmentally-enhancing
system.
(3) Soft mirror (Option)
The optional soft mirror function can
duplicate system data to prevent data
loss.
(4) Cartridge type (Specified models only)
Availability of cartridge type hard disks
allows you to exchange the hard disk
drive unit easily, if a problem occurs.
(5) Hot-swap function in hard disk drive
units
When the hot-swap function is used with
the soft mirror function, hard disks with
problems can be exchanged while the
system is in operation.
Hard Disk Installation /
Replacement
To prevent damage and injury, take the
following precautions when installing or
replacing hard disks.
(1) Do not install or replace hard disk drive
units while power is supplied to the sys-
tem. (Hard disk drive units can be
installed or replaced when the soft mirror
function is used with the hot-swap func-
tion.)
(2) Since hard disks are vulnerable to
vibration or impact, they must be
handled carefully.
(3) Hard disks are electronic components. In
installation or replacement of hard disks,
take a countermeasure against static
electricity. (e.g. Wearing an earth-band
or a ground strap)
(4) Do not touch the metal cover on the disk
surface. Touching it may cause a failure.
