User Guide
3. Safety
3.1 Optimizing Location
3.1
Optimizing Location
Failure to recognize the importance of optimally locating your product and failure to protect against
electrostatic discharge (ESD) when handling your product can result in lowered system performance or
system failure.
Do not position the unit in an environment that has extreme high temperatures or extreme low
temperatures. Be aware of the proximity of the unit to heaters, radiators, and air conditioners.
Position the unit so that there is adequate space around it for proper cooling and ventilation. Consult the
product documentation for spacing information.
Keep the unit away from direct strong magnetic fields, excessive dust, and electronic/electrical equipment
that generate electrical noise.
3.2
Safety Warnings and Cautions
To avoid personal injury or property damage, before you begin installing the product, read, observe, and
adhere to all of the following safety instructions and information. The following safety symbols may be used
throughout the documentation and may be marked on the product and/or the product packaging.
CAUTION
######Indicates the presence of a hazard that may cause minor personal injury or property damage if
the CAUTION is ignored.
WARNING
#####Indicates the presence of a hazard that may result in serious personal injury if the WARNING is
ignored.
#####Indicates potential hazard if indicated information is ignored.
#####Indicates shock hazards that result in serious injury or death if safety instructions are not followed.
#####Indicates do not touch fan blades, may result in injury.
#####Indicates disconnect all power sources before servicing.
3.3
Electrostatic Discharge
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CAUTION
Electrostatic discharge can harm delicate components inside Western Digital products.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a discharge of stored static electricity that can damage equipment and
impair electrical circuitry. It occurs when electronic components are improperly handled and can result in
complete or intermittent failures.
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