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Electrostatic discharge safety
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the transfer of charge between objects at
different electrical potentials. ESD can change the electrical characteristics
and degrade or destroy a semiconductor device. ESD can also disrupt
the normal operation of an electronic system by causing equipment
malfunction or failure.
To dissipate or neutralize electrostatic charges, use proper grounding and
conductive or dissipative materials.
Proper antistatic packaging effectively shields products from electrostatic
charges and reduces the charge generation caused by product movement
within the container.
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Protect connectors with rubber safety plugs when cables are not
inserted.
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Follow appropriate fiber-cleaning procedures to install or replace
cables.
Do not exceed the bend radius recommended for fiber optic cables.
The acceptable bend radius for fiber optic cable is ten times
its diameter, or 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 in.). Anything less than the
recommendation can cause a loss of integrity during data transmission.
It is difficult to diagnose loss of integrity because of incorrect bend
radius.
CAUTION
Risk of equipment damage
To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge, always wear
an antistatic wrist strap connected to an electrostatic discharge
(ESD) jack.
Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 8600
NN46205-310 02.01 Standard
30 May 2008
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