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Cisco SFS 7024 Hardware Users Guide
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Chapter
Precautions for Rack-Mountable Products
Warning
Installing system components in a rack without the front and side stabilizers installed could cause
the rack to tip over. Therefore, always install the stabilizers before installing components in the rack.
Warning
After installing system components in a rack never pull more than one component at one time out of
the rack on its slide assemblies. The weight of more than one extended component could cause the
rack to tip over.
Warning
Do not step on or stand on any component when servicing other components in a rack.
Warning
The chassis, when fully populated with leaf modules, spine modules, power and fan supplies, is very
heavy (approximately 175 lbs.). It is recommended that a lifting device be used to handle a fully loaded
chassis.
Caution Always load the rack from the bottom up, loading the heaviest item first.
Caution Make sure the rack is level and stable before extending any component from the rack.
Note Ensure that proper airflow is provided to components of the rack.
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Caution Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
Caution Static electricity can harm delicate components insi de the system. To prevent ESD damage, users need
discharge any static electricity from their bodies before touching any electronic com ponents. Touching
an unpainted metal surface will discharge static electricity.
Caution When transporting an ESD sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container or packaging.
Electrical Safety Precautions
Warning
Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.