Warnings And Cautions - Fortinet FortiSwitch-5003B System Manual

Warnings and cautions

Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or maintain
FortiGate-5000 series equipment. Read and comply with all warnings, cautions and
notices in this document.
• Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an Incorrect Type. Dispose of Used
• Turning off all power switches may not turn off all power to the FortiGate-5000 series
• FortiGate-5000 equipment must be protected by a readily accessible disconnect
• Many FortiGate-5000 components are hot swappable and can be installed or
• Install FortiGate-5000 series chassis at the lower positions of a rack to avoid making
• Do not insert metal objects or tools into open chassis slots.
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage FortiGate-5000 series equipment. Only
• Make sure all FortiGate-5000 series components have reliable grounding. Fortinet
• If you install a FortiGate-5000 series component in a closed or multi-unit rack
• Installing FortiGate-5000 series equipment in a rack should be such that the amount
• FortiGate-5000 series chassis should be installed by a qualified electrician.
• FortiGate-5000 series equipment shall be installed and connected to an electrical
• This product is only intended for use in a Restricted Access Location.
Batteries According to the Instructions.
equipment. Some circuitry in the FortiGate-5000 series equipment may continue to
operate even though all power switches are off.
device or circuit breaker that can be used for product power down emergencies.
removed while the power is on. But some of the procedures in this document may
require power to be turned off and completely disconnected. Follow all instructions in
the procedures in this document that describe disconnecting FortiGate-5000 series
equipment from power sources, telecommunications links and networks before
installing, or removing FortiGate-5000 series components, or performing other
maintenance tasks. Failure to follow the instructions in this document can result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
the rack top-heavy and unstable.
perform the procedures described in this document from an ESD workstation. If no
such station is available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an
anti-static wrist strap and attaching it to an available ESD connector such as the ESD
sockets provided on FortiGate-5000 series chassis.
recommends direct connections to the building ground.
assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater
than room ambient. Make sure the operating ambient temperature does not exceed
Fortinet's maximum rated ambient temperature.
of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
supply source in accordance with the applicable codes and regulations for the
location in which it is installed. Particular attention shall be paid to use of correct wire
type and size to comply with the applicable codes and regulations for the installation /
location. Connection of the supply wiring to the terminal block on the equipment may
be accomplished using Listed wire compression lugs, for example, Pressure Terminal
Connector made by Ideal Industries Inc. or equivalent which is suitable for AWG-10.
Particular attention shall be given to use of the appropriate compression tool specified
by the compression lug manufacturer, if one is specified.
FortiSwitch-5003B System Guide
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