Make sure there is enough space (greater than 10 cm (3.94 in)) around the air intake and outlet
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vents on the firewall for good ventilation.
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Make sure the installation site has a good cooling system.
ESD prevention
To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD), note the following guidelines:
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Make sure that the firewall and the floor are well grounded.
Take dust-proof measures for the equipment room.
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Maintain the humidity and temperature at a proper level.
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Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap when touching a circuit board or transceiver module.
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Place the removed CF card or interface module on an antistatic workbench, with the face upward,
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or put it into an antistatic bag.
Touch only the edges, instead of electronic components when observing or moving a removed CF
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card or interface module.
To use the ESD-preventive wrist strap, perform the following steps:
Wear the wrist strap on your wrist.
Step1
Lock the wrist strap tight around your wrist to keep good contact with the skin.
Step2
Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to the rack with the alligator clips.
Step3
Make sure that the rack is well grounded.
Step4
Figure 4 Use an ESD-preventive wrist strap
(1) ESD-preventive wrist strap
(3) Alligator clip
CAUTION:
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Check the resistance of the ESD-preventive wrist strap for safety. The resistance reading should be in the
range of 1 to 10 megohm (Mohm) between human body and the ground.
No ESD-preventive wrist strap is provided with the HP A-F1000-E firewall. Prepare it yourself.
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(2) Lock
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