Installation Manual
H3C SecPath F100-A Firewall
Chapter 2 Installation Preparations
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2.1.5 Lightning Protection
By design, the H3C SecPath F100-A firewall is lightning protective; but excessive
lightning may still damage the device. To protect the device better, you are
recommended to:
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Ensure the grounding screw of the chassis is securely connected to the earth
ground.
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Ensure the earth point of the power socket is securely connected to the earth
ground.
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Add a lightning arrester onto the front end of the power input to better protect the
power supply from lightning strikes.
2.1.6 Checking the Rack
When installing the H3C SecPath F100-A firewall, observe the following:
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Reserve adequate clearance at the air inlet and exhaust for adequate ventilation
inside the chassis.
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The rack has a good ventilation system.
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The rack is stable enough to support the weight of the device and the installation
accessories.
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The rack is well-grounded.
2.2 Safety Precautions
When reading this manual, pay adequate attention to the following.
Warning
appears in operation procedures that, if performed incorrectly, might
cause bodily injury to the operators or damage the device.
Caution
appears throughout this manual in procedures that, if performed
incorrectly, might affect the operation of the device.
When installing or using on the firewall, you are recommended to:
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Keep the firewall far away from the heat sources and water/liquid.
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Make sure that the firewall has been correctly grounded.
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Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap in installation and maintenance, making sure
that the strap has good skin contact.
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Do not hot swap the console cable or AUX cable.
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Adopt uninterrupted power supply (UPS).
