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Chapter 4: Installing the Power Supplies

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

To protect the equipment from damage by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

during the installation procedure, observe proper ESD protection when

handling the SwitchBlade x3112 line cards and power supplies. You

should be properly grounded with a wrist or foot strap.

Caution

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage the components on the

SwitchBlade x3112 line cards and power supplies. Be sure to follow

proper ESD procedures during the installation.

To guard against ESD, perform this procedure:

1. Verify that the chassis is electrically connected to earth ground.

2. Connect the wrist strap that comes with the chassis to the ESD socket

in the bottom right corner of the AT-SBx3112 Chassis, shown in

Figure 47. This ensures that ESD voltages safely flow to ground.

Figure 47. ESD Socket and Wrist Strap

3. When you put on the ESD-preventive wrist strap, be sure it makes

good contact with your skin.

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