Installation; Before Installing The Module - 3Com NETBUILDER II Installation Manual

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Before Installing
the Module
I
NSTALLATION
This chapter contains information and procedures for installing the Ethernet module
into the NETBuilder II base system.
Refer to the NETBuilder II Base System Installation Guide to determine configurations
supported by the NETBuilder II base system.
Before you install the module, follow these preliminary steps:
1 Observe appropriate ESD precautions.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage circuit board components. Failures resulting
from ESD may not be covered under your warranty. To prevent this, follow these
handling procedures:
Keep the Ethernet module in its antistatic shielded bag until you are ready to install
it.
Do not touch pins, leads, or solder connections on the board.
Handle the board by the edges only.
Store or ship the Ethernet module in static-protective packaging.
Observe proper grounding techniques when handling the Ethernet module. These
techniques include using a foot strap and grounded mat or wearing a grounded
static discharge wrist strap.
2 Inspect the Ethernet module for shipping damage.
If you find any damage, contact the shipping company to file a report. If the module
must be returned to your network supplier, ship it in its original antistatic bag and
shipping carton. If the original carton was damaged in shipment, repack the system in
a carton that provides equivalent protection.
3 Verify that you have received a board and a manual.
If any item is missing from an undamaged carton, contact your network supplier.
4 Write down the serial number and the Media Access Control (MAC) address shown on
the solder (back) side of the Ethernet board (see Figure 2-1).
Serial number example: S/N :1AF12345
MAC address example: 080002 1A2B3C (hexadecimal)
You will need this information if you have to contact your network supplier.