Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 10808 Installation Manual page 21

Your system must be protected from static electricity or electrostatic discharge (ESD). Take the
following measures to ensure optimum system performance:
Remove materials that can cause electrostatic generation (such as synthetic resins) from the wiring
closet. Check the appropriateness of floor mats and flooring.
Connect metal chassis, conduit, and other metals to ground using dedicated grounding lines.
Use electrostatically safe equipment and the ESD-preventive wrist strap that is provided with your
equipment. All switches come with ESD-preventive wrist strap connectors and an ESD-preventive
wrist strap as shown in
ESD ground
connection
Operating humidity should be kept between 50 to 70% relative humidity non-condensing during typical
operation and 10% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) for short intervals to maximize
equipment life.
Racks should conform to conventional standards. In the United States, use EIA Standard RS-310C:
Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment. In countries other than the United States, use IEC Standard
297. In addition, verify that your rack meets the basic mechanical, space, and earthquake requirements
that are described in this section.
Figure 3.
ESD strap
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