Handling Hard Disk Drives/Hdd Modules - PRIMERGY TX300 S3 Operating Manual

Hot-pluggable hard disk drives
8.2.1

Handling Hard Disk Drives/HDD Modules

Hard disk drives incorporated in the HDD modules are highly sensitive electro-
magnetic devices and must be handled with great care. It is extremely likely that
incorrect handling will lead to partial and/or total failure of the hard disk drives.
These failures can result in data errors and to a loss of data or to total corruption
of the hard disk drive.
Please observe the following rules, which will help prevent such problems
occurring:
Only store and transport HDD modules within the limits stipulated in the
specification.
When transporting HDD modules (even over short distances), always use
the original packaging (ESD labeling).
Never expose a HDD module to a temperature shock. Avoid the formation of
condensation inside and on the outside of the hard disk drive.
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CAUTION!
The HDD module must be acclimatized in its operating environment
for a set acclimatization time.
Temperature difference (°C)
(operating environment/
outside temperature)
Table 4: Acclimatization times for HDD module
Always put the HDD module down carefully, with its largest surface facing
downwards, to avoid the danger of tipping over.
90
5
10
15
20
25
30
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Minimum acclimatization time
(hours)
3
5
7
8
9
10
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