Protecting against electrostatic discharge, When working inside your system, Caution: safety instructions – Dell PowerConnect 2016 User Manual

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Safety Instr uctions

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• Do not step on or stand on any component when servicing other components in a

rack.

CAUTION: A qualified electrician must perform all connections to DC power and

to safety grounds. All electrical wiring must comply with applicable local or
national codes and practices.

CAUTION: Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the

absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate
electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that

suitable grounding is available.

CAUTION: The system chassis must be positively grounded to the rack cabinet

frame. Do not attempt to connect power to the system until grounding cables
are connected. Completed power and safety ground wiring must be inspected by
a qualified electrical inspector. An energy hazard will exist if the safety ground

cable is omitted or disconnected.

Modems, Telecommunications, or Local Area Network Options

• Do not connect or use a modem during a lightning storm. There may be a risk of

electrical shock from lightning.

• Never connect or use a modem in a wet environment.
• Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the network interface controller (NIC)

receptacle.

• Disconnect the modem cable before opening a product enclosure, touching or

installing internal components, or touching an uninsulated modem cable or jack.

When Working Inside Your System

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your system. To prevent static
damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the electronic
components, such as the microprocessor. You can do so by periodically touching an
unpainted metal surface on the chassis.
You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge
(ESD):

Caution: Safety Instructions

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