Safety Information; Notes And Cautions; Electrostatic Discharge - Adaptec RAID 21610SA Installation And User Manual

Safety Information

To ensure you personal safety, as well as the safety of you equipment:
Keep your work area and the computer clean and clear of debris.
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Before opening the system cabinet, unplug the power cord.
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Notes and Cautions

This Installation and User's Guide uses notes and cautions that
emphasize important information, as described below:
Note: Emphasizes important information that, if ignored,
would not result in injury, property damage, or data loss.
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Caution: Emphasizes important information that, if ignored,
could cause equipment failure or loss of data.

Electrostatic Discharge

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is a natural by-product of human
activity. ESD is produced by materials that accumulate and retain
electrical charges which are transferred to people or other objects
upon contact.
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Caution: ESD can damage electronic components when they
are improperly handled and can result in total or intermittent
failures. Always follow ESD-prevention procedures when
removing and replacing components.
To prevent ESD damage:
Use an ESD wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes skin
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contact. Connect the equipment end of the strap to an
unpainted metal surface on the chassis. If a wrist strap is not
available, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis before
handling the controller or any other part of the computer.
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