Site Requirements - Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Site Requirements

• If an electrical accident occurs, proceed as follows:
Follow these guidelines when working with any equipment that is disconnected from a power source but is
still connected to ethernet wiring or other network cabling:
• Never install ethernet wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install ethernet jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for it.
• Never touch uninsulated ethernet wires or terminals unless the ethernet line is disconnected atthe network
• Use caution when installing or modifying ethernet lines.
• Remove power cables from all installed power supplies before opening the chassis.
Always follow these electrostatic discharge (ESD) prevention procedures when removing and replacing
modules:
• Ensure that the router chassis is electrically connected to ground.
• Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring that it makes good skin contact. Connect the clip to an
• If no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching a metal part of the chassis.
Caution
Site Requirements
Follow the general precautions listed below when installing or working with your device:
• Do not block cooling vents.
• Route system cables, and the power supply cable and plug so that they cannot be stepped on ortripped
• If you turn off your system, wait at least 30 seconds before turning it on again to avoid system component
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• Turn off power to the device.
• Call for help.
• Determine if the person needs rescue breathing or external cardiac compressions; then take appropriate
action.
interface.
unpainted surface of the chassis frame to channel unwanted ESD voltages safely to ground. To guard
against ESD damage and shocks, the wrist strap and cord must operate effectively.
For the safety of your equipment, periodically check the resistance value of the anti-static strap. It should be
between 1 and 10 megaohms (Mohm).
over. Be sure that nothing else rests on your system component cables or power cable.
damage.
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