Maintenance Safety; General Safety Precautions - Extreme Networks BlackDiamond X8 Series Hardware Installation Manual

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The system is designed to operate in a typical Telco environment that is environmentally controlled.
Choose a site that has the following characteristics:
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Temperature- and humidity-controlled, such that the maximum ambient room temperature shall
not exceed 40ºC (104ºF)
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Clean and free from airborne materials that can conduct electricity.
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Well ventilated and away from sources of heat including direct sunlight.
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Away from sources of vibration or physical shock.
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Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields produced by electrical devices.
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Secured, enclosed, and restricted-access, ensuring that only trained and qualified service
personnel have access to the equipment.
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Establish at least 3 inches clearance on all sides for effective ventilation. Do not obstruct the air
intake vent on the front, side, or rear ventilation grills. Locate the system away from heat sources.
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Make sure that your equipment is placed in an area that accommodates the power consumption
and component heat dissipation specifications.
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Make sure that your power supplies meet the site DC power or AC power requirements of all
network equipment.
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Do not place a monitor or other objects on top of the equipment. The chassis cover is not designed
to support weight.

Maintenance Safety

When you perform maintenance procedures on Extreme Networks equipment, follow these
recommendations.
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Use only authorized accessories or components approved for use with this system. Failure to follow
these instructions may damage the equipment or violate required safety and EMC regulations.
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This system contains no customer serviceable components. Do not attempt to repair a chassis,
power supply, module, or other component. In the event of failure, return the defective unit to
Extreme Networks for repair or replacement, unless otherwise instructed by an Extreme Networks
representative.
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To remove power from the system, you must unplug all power cords from wall outlets. The power
cord is the disconnect device to the main power source.
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Disconnect all power cords before working near power supplies, unless otherwise instructed by a
product-specific maintenance procedure.
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When you handle modules, optic devices, power supplies, or other modular accessories put on an
ESD-preventive wrist strap to reduce the risk of electronic damage to the equipment. Connect the
other end of the strap to an appropriate grounding point on the equipment rack. or to an ESD
connector on the chassis, if one is provided. Leave the ESD-preventive wrist strap permanently
attached so that it is always available when you need to handle ESD-sensitive components.
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Install all cables in a manner that avoids strain. Use tie wraps or other strain relief devices.
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Replace a power cord immediately if it shows any signs of damage.

General Safety Precautions

Follow safety guidelines to avoid injury.
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