Emi And Radio Frequency Interference - Cisco Catalyst 9300X Hardware Installation Manual

EMI and Radio Frequency Interference

To prevent corrosion, remove or minimize the presence of dust and particulates at the installation site by
following the guidelines mentioned in ANSI 71-04-2013 regulations.
Figure 16: A PCB with Corrosion on its Metal Contacts
EMI and Radio Frequency Interference
Electro-Magnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) from a system can adversely
affect devices such as radio and television (TV) receivers operating near the system. Radio frequencies
emanating from a system can also interfere with cordless and low-power telephones. Conversely, RFI from
high-power telephones can cause spurious characters to appear on the system monitor. RFI is defined as any
EMI with a frequency above 10 kilohertz (kHz). This type of interference can travel from the system to other
devices through the power cable and power source, or through the air in the form of transmitted radio waves.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) publishes specific regulations to limit the amount of harmful
interference emitted by computing equipment. Each system meets these FCC regulations. To reduce the
possibility of EMI and RFI, follow these guidelines:
• Always operate the system with the chassis covers installed.
• Ensure that all chassis slots are covered by a metal filler bracket and that an unused power supply bay
• Ensure that the screws on all peripheral cable connectors are securely fastened to their corresponding
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has a metal cover plate installed.
connectors on the back of the chassis.
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