HP ESL E-series Tape Libraries - Manual (Page 43)

• Use an antistatic wrist strap when touching internal cabinet components. To use the wrist strap
properly, place the band around your wrist and attach the clip to the cabinet frame. Keep the
strap on until you are ready to close the cabinet doors.
• Keep static-sensitive parts in their shipping containers until ready for installation.
• Do not place static-sensitive parts on any metal surface. If you need to put down a static-sensitive
part, place it inside its protective shipping bag or on a grounded antistatic mat.
• Avoid direct contact with static-sensitive parts. Avoid touching connectors and discrete components.
• Close cabinet door and access panel when not working on the cabinet.
• Be careful when installing the cabinet or handling components in dry climates or environments
where cold weather heating is used. Environments such as these with lower relative humidity have
greater potential to produce static electricity.
NOTE:
In environments with high potential for static electricity, take additional precautions, such as the
use of an antistatic smock or a grounded antistatic mat.
Preparing tape cartridges
CAUTION:
Handle tape cartridges with care. Do not drop or mishandle them, or place them near sources of
electromagnetic interference. Rough handling can damage the cartridge, making it unusable and
potentially hazardous to the tape drives.
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