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Installing the Cisco MDS 9700 Series Switches
b. If you are using an ESD wrist strap that is equipped with an alligator clip, attach the alligator clip directly over the
head of the system ground lug screw or to the system ground lug barrel.
c. Follow these additional guidelines when handling modules:
• Handle carriers by available handles or edges only; avoid touching the printed circuit boards or connectors.
• Place a removed component board-side-up on an antistatic surface or in a static shielding container. If you plan
to return the component to the factory, immediately place it in a static shielding container.
• Never attempt to remove the printed circuit board from the metal carrier.
For safety reasons, check the resistance value of the antistatic strap periodically. The measurement should
Caution
be between 1 and 10 megohm (Mohm).
Required Tools and Equipment
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