Precautionary Procedures

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Precautionary

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage static-sensitive devices on circuit

Procedures

boards. Follow these precautions when you handle an Edge Router module:

 

CAUTION: Do not remove the product from any antistatic wrapping until

 

you are ready to inspect or install the module.

 

Handle Edge Router modules by the faceplate only.

 

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the Edge Router module with ESD, use proper

 

grounding techniques. Before unpacking, you should:

 

Use a foot strap and grounded mat, or wear a grounded static discharge

 

wrist strap.

 

Touch a grounded source just before you remove the Edge Router module

 

from the shipping carton.

 

 

Quick Installation

This section outlines the steps necessary to complete the installation of the

 

Edge Router module in unmanaged or managed ONline or ONcore hubs. If

 

you are already familiar with the procedures required to install a module in

 

your 3Com hub type, use this table as a checklist. Otherwise, use the

 

procedures specified in the remainder of this chapter to install the Edge

 

Router module.

 

If you encounter problems while following the quick installation steps,

 

consult the troubleshooting techniques in Chapter 5.