Spanish battery notice, Safety guidelines, Electrostatic discharge recommendations – HP Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class User Manual
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Spanish battery notice
Safety guidelines
The following sections summarize ways to maintain a safe operating environment for the Director.
Electrostatic discharge recommendations
CAUTION:
To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow
when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other
conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage can
reduce the life expectancy of the device.
To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions:
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Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing 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 their containers.
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Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
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Always make sure you are properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or
assembly.
Grounding methods
There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling
or installing electrostatic sensitive parts:
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Use 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 ± 10 percent resistance in the
ground cords. To provide proper ground, wear the strap snug against the skin.
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Use 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.
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