Electrostatic Discharge Protection; Figure 4 Receiver Area - Quantum DLT S4 User Manual

Figure 4 Receiver Area

Electrostatic Discharge Protection

DLT-S4 Product Manual
• Do not expose the tape drive to dusty, humid, or smoke-filled areas,
or to excessive heat or cold (see
required temperature and humidity conditions).
• Do not place foreign objects inside the tape drive's receiver area (see
figure 4).
Receiver area
Several electrical components of the DLT-S4 tape drive system are
sensitive to static electricity and electrostatic discharge (ESD). Even a
static buildup or discharge that is too slight to feel can be sufficient to
destroy or degrade a component's operation.
To minimize the possibility of ESD-related damage to the system, the
tape drive's manufacturer strongly recommends using both a
workstation anti-static mat and an ESD wrist strap. If the devices are
correctly installed and properly used, they reduce the buildup of static
electricity that might harm the system.
Follow these guidelines to avoid ESD damage to the tape drive:
• Use a properly fitted wrist strap or other suitable ESD protection.
• Observe proper ESD grounding techniques.
• Keep the internal tape drive in its antistatic bag until ready to install.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin
Electrostatic Discharge Protection
Physical Specifications on page 38 for
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