Panasonic Switch-M8eGi Product Specification page 12

Model
Switch-M8eGi
Name
Model
PN28080i-ID
No.
13. Cautions when Using the Product to Guarantee Safety
Denotes that "Minor injuries might be sustained, or property damage might occur".
The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any problems occurring when the following conditions are not satisfied.
Observe the following items when using the product.
（1） Use the bundled power cord （AC 100 – 240 V specifications）.
Deviation could lead to electric shock, malfunction, and/or equipment failure.
（2） Unplug the power cord in case of equipment failure.
Deviation, such as keeping connected for a long time, could lead to fire.
（3） Be sure to connect the ground cable.
Otherwise this might cause electrical shocks, misoperations and malfunctions.
Connect the Switching Hub via the supplied power cord to the outlet which is connected to the ground.
If the outlet is not connected to a ground, connect the ground cable (AWG18:green/yellow) to the ground terminal screw.
（4） Connect the power cord firmly to the power port.
Deviation could lead to electric fire, shock, and/or malfunction.
（5） If the STATUS (Status) LED blinks orange, unplug the power cord since this is a malfunction.
Deviation, such as keeping connected for a long time, could lead to fire.
（6） Handle the Switching Hub carefully so that fingers or hands may not be damaged by twisted pair port, SFP extension slot,
console port, or power cord hook block.
（7） Up to two Switching Hubs can be connected by using the connection brackets and connection bracket screws.
Attach the connection brackets to the connection bracket screw holes on the front and back panels to securely fix the
Switching Hubs before installation.
If the Switching Hubs are not fixed securely, they may fall, leading to injury and/or equipment failure.
（8） Check whether the optical fiber cable connectors are contaminated with dust, etc.
This might cause the optical signal to not be transmitted normally, and cause misoperations and malfunctions.
If they are contaminated, make sure to clean them off, then connect them to the optical fiber ports.
（9） This Switching Hub is to be periodically serviced in order to maintain its performance.
Please choose a product administrator, and have them be sure to implement periodic maintenance. When doing maintenance,
check the inspection chart that is posted on our website which has the requisite items listed on it.
（10） When using this Switching Hub to design systems, use it after applying appropriate measures such as setting up redundant
configurations.
Communications failures might be generated due to causes such as malfunctions or misoperations while the Switching Hub is
being used.
（11） When using this Switching Hub for applications which require extremely high reliability, be careful to expend all possible means
to ensure safety and reliability.
This Switching Hub was not designed nor manufactured with the intention that it be used for applications （in use with railways,
aviation, and medical care, etc. whereas the influence rate due to communications failures is extremely high in regard to
systems that directly affect systems and human lives） which require extremely high reliability.
（12） Be aware of glitches which are caused in the usage environments such as age-related degradation, etc.
This may vary depending upon conditions such as utilisation rates and usage environments, but performance might decrease
due to the age-related degradation, etc. of components. It is recommended that this Switching Hub be replaced about
five years after it has been installed.
（13） Be careful in regards to environmental restrictions whereby the Switching Hub can be used.
Please isolate the business power lines and communications lines. Isolate distribution lines and other distribution lines,
and low current power lines, optical fiber cables, metallic water conduits, and gas conduits, etc. Noise may be generated
in the communications lines which might cause communications glitches.
Date issued
Date revised
Product Specification
May. 26, 2020
Panasonic Life Solutions Networks Co., Ltd.
401-28080i-ID-SP01
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