Chapter 2 Installing Your Tape Drive
Safety, Handling, and ESD Protection
SDLT 600A Product Manual
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Handling
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Damage to the tape drive can occur as the result of careless handling,
vibration, shock, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). For more details about
ESD, see
Electrostatic Discharge Protection
.
Follow these guidelines to avoid damage to the tape drive:
• Always observe prescribed ESD precautions.
• Keep the external tape drive in its anti-static bag until ready to install.
• Always use a properly fitted wrist strap or other suitable ESD
protection when handling the tape drive.
• Hold the tape drive only by its sides.
• Do not bump, jar, or drop the tape drive. Use care when transporting
the tape drive.
• Always handle the tape drive carefully and gently. A drop of ¼ inch
onto a bench or desktop may damage a tape drive.
• Never place the tape drive so that it rests on its front bezel. Always
gently place the tape drive flat, bottom side down, on an appropriate
ESD-protected work surface to avoid the tape drive being
accidentally knocked over.
• Do not pack other materials with the tape drive in its anti-static bag.
• Place the tape drive in the anti-static bag before placing it in a
shipping container.
• Do not stack objects on the tape drive.
• Do not expose the tape drive to moisture.
• Do not place foreign objects inside the tape drive’s receiver area.
Caution:
Always handle the SDLT 600A tape drive with care to
avoid damage to the precision internal components. Hold
the tape drive only by its sides. Never hold either tape
drive by inserting fingers into the receiver area on the
front of the tape drive. Damage to the receiver area may
occur if you lift or carry it in this manner.
