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Appendix C: BPN-SAS3-825TQ Backplane Specications
Appendix C
BPN-SAS3-825TQ Backplane Specications
the BPN-SAS3-825TQ version documented in this manual.
C-1 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
• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic
bag.
• Handle the backplane by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral
chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
• Put the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
C-2 General Safety Guidelines
• Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components
from the computer, including the backplane.
• Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the
backplane.
• Make sure that the backplane is securely and properly installed on the
motherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage.