HP LH6000r HP Netserver Fibre Channel HBA Guide - Page 31

A Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the adapter. Preventing Electrostatic Damage To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions: • Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing parts in static-safe containers, such as anti-static bags. • Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations. • Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their container. • Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry. • Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly. Grounding Methods There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following measures when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts: • Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to the chassis. • Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megaohm ± 10 percent resistance. • Use heel straps, toe straps, or bootstraps at standing workstations. • Wear the straps on both feet when standing on conductive floors or dissipation floor mats. • Use conductive field service tools. • Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat. • Touch part of the bare metal chassis in the system prior to installing the adapter card. 25