Electrostatic Discharge - Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 8800 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Figure 28: Airflow Through the BlackDiamond 8810 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 have ESD-preventive wrist strap connectors and are shipped with an ESD-
preventive wrist strap as shown in
BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
Airflow through
fan tray
Figure 29.
Meeting Site Requirements
ASP045
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