Rack Stability; Taking Esd Precautions - HP E Series User Manual

Rack stability

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• Extend leveling jacks to the floor.
• Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
For information on implementing these safety features, see the HP10000 Series Rack reference guide.
Information on HP rack products can be obtained at

Taking ESD precautions

Components within the library contain static-sensitive parts. To prevent damage to these parts while
performing installation, maintenance, or replacement procedures, observe the following electostatic
discharge (ESD) precautions:
• Always use Ethernet cables that come with your product.
• Use an antistatic wrist strap when touching internal rack components. To use the wrist strap properly,
place the band around your wrist and attach the clip to the rack frame. Keep the strap on until you
are ready to close the rack 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.
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• Close rack doors when not working on the rack.
Be careful when installing the rack or handling components in dry climates or environments where
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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.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment:
http://www.hp.com/products/racks.
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