Nortel Networks 312865-A - Manual (Page 7)

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Handling, safety, and environmental
guidelines
Before installing your GBIC, read the following handling, safety,
and environmental guidelines:
• GBICs are static sensitive. To prevent damage from
electrostatic discharge (ESD), follow your normal board
and component handling procedures.
• GBICs are dust sensitive. When you store a GBIC, or when
you disconnect it from a fiber optic cable, always keep the
dust cover over the GBIC’s optical bores.
• To clean contaminants from the optical bores of a GBIC,
use an alcohol swab or equivalent to clean the ferrules of
the optical connector.
• Dispose of this product according to all national laws and
regulations.
Installing a GBIC
This section lists the steps to install a GBIC.
To install a GBIC:
1 Remove the GBIC from its protective packaging.
Warning: Fiber optic equipment can emit laser or
infrared light that can injure your eyes. Never look into
an optical fiber or connector port. Always assume that
fiber optic cables are connected to a light source.