Protect the switch and components from damage
caused by ESD (Electrostatic discharge)
CAUTION:
• See Grounding the chassis.
• Always wear an ESD wrist strap when handling the switch or its components. Ensure the
strap is reliably grounded to an unpainted metal grounding point when installing or
removing switch components.
Figure 27: Unpainted surfaces on the switch make good grounding points for the ESD strap
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ESD wrist strap connection point on front panel. In this case, the connection
point is the metal tab that is exposed when the bezel is removed.
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ESD wrist strap connection point (grounding lug) on rear panel
• Hold management modules and line modules by their edges. Do not touch any electronic
components or printed circuitry.
• Store uninstalled modules in antistatic bags.
Handle your Aruba 6400 Switch components with care. Rough or careless handling can damage the
components and result in unplanned down time.
Chapter 7
Installing components
Chapter 7 Installing components
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