Allied Telesis AT-SBX3161, X3112 manual Protection Against Electrostatic Discharge ESD, ESD Socket

Chapter 2: Installation

Protection Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Proper ESD protection is required when handling the SwitchBlade x3112 line cards and power supplies. You need properly grounded using wrist or foot straps to eliminate the risk of ESD damage to the equipment.

Caution

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage components on the SwitchBlade x3112 line cards and power supplies. Insure that proper ESD procedures are followed during installation.

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

2.Wear an ESD-preventive device such as a foot strap or wrist strap, ensuring that it makes good contact with the user’s skin.

If a foot strap is used, the floor must be ESD conductive.

3.Connect the clip from the ESD-preventative device to the ESD socket on the lower right side of the AT-SBx3112 Chassis front panel or an unpainted surface of the frame or rack as displayed in Figure 32. This ensures that unwanted ESD voltages safely flow to ground.

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Figure 32. ESD Socket

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