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BPN-SAS3-116A-N2 Backplane Specifications
This chapter offers guidelines for personal and equipment safety, and notes about
the BPN-SAS3-116A-N2 version documented in this manual.
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ESD Safety Guidelines
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent
damage to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following
measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
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Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
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Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic
bag.
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Handle the backplane by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral
chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
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When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
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Put the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
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General Safety Guidelines
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Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components
from the computer, including the backplane.
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Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the
backplane.
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Make sure that the backplane is securely and properly installed on the
motherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage.
Appendix E: BPN-SAS3-116A-N2 Backplane Specifications
Appendix E
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