To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic
discharge, observe the following precautions.
Attention: Static electricity can damage the
blade appliance and other electronic devices. To avoid damage, keep
static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages until
you are ready to install them.
- When you work on a BladeCenter® unit that has
an electrostatic discharge (ESD) connector, use a wrist strap, especially
when you handle modules, optional devices, or blade devices. To work
correctly, the wrist strap must have a good contact at both ends (touching
your skin at one end and firmly connected to the ESD connector on
the front or back of the BladeCenter unit).
- Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to
build up around you.
- Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
- Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry.
- Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.
- While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch
it to an unpainted metal part of the BladeCenter unit
or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component
in the rack in which you are installing the device for at least 2
seconds. This drains static electricity from the package and from
your body.
- Remove the device from its package and install it directly into
the blade appliance without setting down the device. If it is necessary
to set down the device, put it back into its static-protective package.
Do not place the device on the blade appliance cover or on a metal
surface.
- Take additional care when you handle devices during cold weather.
Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.