HP DL785 Error Prevention Guide - Page 11

• Do not expose a hard drive to products, such as monitors or speakers, that have magnetic fields. • Do not expose a drive to temperature extremes or liquids. Preventing Electrostatic Damage Many electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Circuitry design and structure determine the degree of sensitivity. Networks built into many integrated circuits provide some protection, but in many cases the discharge contains enough power to alter device parameters or melt silicon junctions. A sudden discharge of static electricity from your finger or other conductor can destroy static-sensitive devices or micro-circuitry. Often the spark is neither felt nor heard, but damage occurs. An electronic device exposed to electrostatic discharge may not be affected at all and can work perfectly throughout a normal cycle. However, the device may function normally for a while, then degrade in the internal layers, reducing the life expectancy of the device. Preventing Cable Damage Handle cables with extreme care to avoid damage. Apply only the tension required to unseat or seat the cables during removal and insertion. Handle cables by the connector whenever possible. In all cases, avoid twisting or tearing cables. Make sure that cables are routed in such a way that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or replaced. Preventing Tape Drive Errors HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools Use HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT) to update tape drive firmware, as well as manage and diagnose problems with the tape drive. For more information, refer to http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/ltt/index.html 12 Error Prevention Guide