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⁄
4
-inch female spade
connector or M3-0.5 6
mm self-tapping screw
Can be used for additional chassis
grounding.
Unpacking the Tape Drive
The tape drive’s packaging is designed to protect the tape
drivefromshock,vibration,moisture,andelectrostatic
discharge (ESD). Save all original packaging in case you
need to repack or ship the tape drive.
CAUTION
If the temperature of the room in which you are
unpacking the tape drive differs from the storage
location by 15° C(27° F) or more, let the tape drive
acclimate in its packaging to the room environment
for at least 12 hours before opening the box. This
helps prevent condensation damage to the drive.
Afteryouunpackthetapedrive,checkthecontentsofthe
carton against the packing list and inspect the tape drive
for possible damage. If a part is missing or the tape drive
is damaged, notify the carrier and your vendor
immediately.
Note: If the tape drive has been stored for more than six
months, follow the instructions on page 21 when
applying power for the first time. (Check the
MLCH label on the top of the tape drive to find
out when the tape drive was manufactured.)
Ensuring ESD Protection
Follow these procedures to protect the tape drive from
electrostatic discharge (ESD):
■
Leave the tape drive in its antistatic bag until you are
ready to install it.
■
Use an antistatic mat and grounded static protection
wristband. If a mat and wristband are unavailable,
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