Grounding metho
ds to prevent electrostatic discharge
Several method
s are used for g rounding. Use one or m ore of the following methods when handling or
installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:
• Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis.
Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megaohm ±10 p ercent resistance in the
ground cords.
To provide proper ground, wear the strap snug against the skin.
• Use heel straps, toe straps, or boot straps at standing workstations.
Wearthestrapsonbothfeetwhenstandingonconductivefloors or dissipating floor mats.
• Use conductive field service tools.
• Use a portabl
e field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work m at.
If you do not h
ave any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an authorized reseller
install the part.
For more information on static electricity or assistance with product installation, contact your authorized
reseller.
Unpacking
Place the shipping carton as close to the installation site as possible. Before unpacking the VLS, inspect
the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipment. If you detect any damage,
notify the carrier and HP before unpacking the unit.
Removing the packing materials
To unpack the VLS:
1. Open the t
op of the shipping cartons.
2. Carefull
y lif t the units out of the boxes and remove the packing materials.
3. Place th
eunitsonastableworksurface.
NOTE:
Inspect
the units for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. If damage is
detected, contact your authorized service representative.
4. Remove the accessory kits and documentation from the shipping cartons. Set them aside for later use.
5. Place shipping materials back into the shipping cartons.
6. Set the shipping cartons aside for later use.
Rack planning resources
The rack resource kit ships with all HP or Compaq branded 9000, 10000, and H9 series racks. A
summary of the content of each resource follows:
• Custom Builder is a web-based service for configuring one or many racks. Rack configurations
can be created using:
•Asimple,guidedinterface
• Build-it-yourself model
• The Installing Rack Products video provides a visual overview of operations required for
configuring a rack with rack-mountable components. It also provides the following important
configuration steps:
• Planning the site
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