Electrostatic Discharge; Antistatic Material - Avaya Secure Router 4134 Installation Manual

Electrostatic discharge

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the transfer of charge between objects at different electrical
potentials. ESD can change the electrical characteristics of a semiconductor device, and
degrade or destroy it. ESD can cause equipment to malfunction or fail.
To dissipate or neutralize electrostatic charges, use proper grounding and use conductive or
dissipative materials.
Use a grounded ESD wrist strap. When you use a wrist strap, any charge in your body can go
to ground rather than damage a hardware module.
When shipping the product, proper antistatic packaging shields the product from charge
caused by movement of the product within the shipping container.

Antistatic material

Antistatic material prevents electrical damage to equipment and therefore prevents the
interruption of normal operations in an electronic system.
Place modules on an appropriate antistatic material when you replace hardware.
Use an ESD pad or antistatic packaging.
Important:
Some antistatic packaging is effective only on the inside of the package.
Installation — Chassis
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