Electrostatic Discharge - Extreme Networks 12800 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Figure 20: Airflow Through the BlackDiamond 12804 Chassis
Airflow at power
supply level

Electrostatic Discharge

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
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closet. Check the appropriateness of floor mats and flooring.
Connect metal chassis, conduit, and other metals to ground using dedicated grounding lines.
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Use electrostatically safe equipment and the ESD-preventive wrist strap that is provided with your
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equipment. All switches come with ESD-preventive wrist strap connectors and an ESD-preventive
wrist strap as shown in
Figure 21: Using an ESD-Preventive Wrist Strap
ESD wrist strap
connector
ESD
strap
BlackDiamond 12800 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
Figure 21.
Meeting Site Requirements
Airflow through
fan tray
ASP051
BD_171
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