Data storage systems with enhanced cooling

A data storage system comprising:

• a chassis configured to mount at least one data storage device;
• and
• a carrier having a frame and a handle assembly, said frame having a first rail and a second rail, said first rail and said second rail being spaced from each other and configured to engage opposing sides of a data storage device, said first rail and said second rail being formed at least partially of metal for dissipating heat from the data storage device, said handle assembly having a handle configured to move between a latched position and an unlatched position such that, in said latched position, said handle facilitates secure mounting of said carrier to a chassis, and in said unlatched position, said handle facilitates removal of said carrier from the chassis;
• and
• a contact member formed, at least partially, of a dissipative material;
• wherein said first rail has a distal end, said distal end engaging said contact member such that said contact member slows a rate of electro-static discharge from said rail to said chassis.