Chapter 6 Making Network Connection; Installation Safety Information; Connecting The Router To Power; Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage - Cisco ASR 5000 Application Detection and Control Administration Guide Hardware Installation Manual

Basic Network Connections

Installation Safety Information

Before performing any of the tasks in this chapter, read the safety warnings in this section and in the
Installation Safety and Site Preparation

Connecting the Router to Power

Before you make network connections, your router should be connected to the AC power source and
powered on as described in the chapter,

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Many of the components discussed in this chapter are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage,
which can occur when electronic cards or components are handled improperly, which can result in
complete or intermittent failures.
To prevent ESD damage, follow these guidelines:
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Cabling Guidelines

Follow these guidelines for using cables with the router:
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Basic Network Connections
This section describes basic router installation steps. These are the minimum installation steps required
for the router to begin operating within the field area network.
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Always use an ESD wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes good skin contact.
Connect the equipment end of the strap to an unfinished chassis surface.
Place a removed memory card on an antistatic surface or in a static shielding bag. If the card will be
returned to the factory, immediately place it in a static shielding bag.
Avoid contact between the card and clothing. The wrist strap protects the card from ESD voltages
on the body only; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage.
Do not remove the wrist strap until the installation is complete.
Follow the recommended
Position cables so that they do not place strain on the router connectors.
Organize cables into bundles when necessary to avoid intertwining.
Inspect cables to ensure adequate routing and bend radius.
Install cable ties that comply with your site requirements.
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