General Safety Standards - Cisco vEdge Series Hardware Installation Manual

General Safety Standards

If the ambient temperature inside the chassis rises above the acceptable range, the router raises an alarm. If
the temperature inside the chassis rises above the maximum threshold temperature, the router shuts down
automatically.
General Safety Standards
Caution
Before removing or installing router modules and components, ensure that the router chassis is electrically
connected to ground. Ensure that you attach an ESD grounding strap to an ESD point and place the other end
of the strap around your bare wrist making good skin contact. Failure to use an ESD grounding strap could
result in damage to the router.
Caution
Some router components are hot-swappable and hot-insertable. You can remove and replace them without
powering off or disconnecting power to the router. Do not, however, install the router or any of its component
if they appear to be damaged.
• Install your vEdge router in compliance with the following local, national, and international electrical
• Permit only trained and qualified personnel to install or replace switch components.
• Locate the emergency power-off switch in the room in which you are working. In case of an electrical
• Disconnect power before installing or removing the router.
• If an electrical accident occurs, use caution and immediately turn off power to the router.
• Make sure that grounding surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and well-finished before grounding connections
• Do not work alone if hazardous conditions exist.
• Always check that power is disconnected from a circuit. Never assume that it is disconnected.
• Carefully inspect your work area for possible hazards, such as moist floors, worn-out power cords,
• Operate the device within marked electrical ratings and product usage instructions.
• To ensure that the router and the FRUs function safely and correctly, use the specified cables and
Hardware Installation Guide for vEdge Routers
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codes:
• United States—National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 70), United States National Electrical
Code.
• Other countries—International Electromechanical Commission (IEC) 60364, Part 1 through Part
7.
• Evaluated to the TN power system.
• Canada—Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1.
accident, quickly turn off the power.
are made.
ungrounded power extension cords, and missing safety grounds.
connectors, and make certain they are in good condition.
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