Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage; Required Tools And Equipment; Preparing To Connect To A Network - Cisco AS5400HPX Installation Manual

Chapter 2 Preparing to Install

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. ESD damage occurs
when electronic components are improperly handled and can result in complete or intermittent failures.
Always follow ESD-prevention procedures when you remove and replace components. Ensure that the
chassis is electrically connected to earth ground. Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring that it
makes good skin contact. Connect the grounding clip to an unpainted surface of the chassis frame to
safely ground unwanted ESD voltages. To guard against ESD damage and shocks, the wrist strap and
cord must operate properly. If no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching the metal part of
the chassis.
For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which should be
Caution
between 1 and 10 megohm (Mohm).

Required Tools and Equipment

The following items are included with the universal gateway:
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Preparing to Connect to a Network

When you set up the chassis, consider distance limitations and potential electromagnetic interference
(EMI) as defined by the Electronic Industries Association (EIA).
OL-2847-02 0A
19- and 24-inch rack-mount kits
Rubber feet for desktop installation
RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled TERMINAL)
RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter (labeled TERMINAL)
RJ-45-to-DB-25 male DCE adapter (labeled MODEM)
RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover console cable
ESD-preventive wrist strap
Nylon cable tie
Cable tie holder
Grounding lug
Straight-through RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable for an Ethernet connection
Ethernet hub or PC with a network interface card for Ethernet LAN connections
One breakout cable consisting of a 36-pin connector connected to eight RJ-45 adapters for CT1/CE1
connections
75-ohm coaxial cable for a CT3 connection
PC running terminal emulation software for local administrative access
Modem for remote administrative access
Cisco AS5400 Universal Gateway Chassis Installation Guide
Required Tools and Equipment
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