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Protecting Modules and Slots

Each ERX chassis has an ESD (electrostatic discharge) grounding jack. See Table 4 for locations. To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge, connect an antistatic wrist strap to the jack when handling components.

Figure 19: Connecting the Wrist Strap to the ERX-310 Router (Rear)

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Table 4: Grounding Jack Locations

E-series Router

Location

ERX-14xx models

Front: inside front bezel in lower-left corner

Rear: upper-right corner

ERX-7xx models

Rear: lower-right corner

ERX-310 router

Front: lower-left corner

Rear: lower-right corner

To protect the modules and slots when installing modules, observe the following guidelines:

Caution: When handling modules, use an antistatic wrist strap connected to the router's ESD grounding jack. This action helps to protect the module from damage by electrostatic discharge.

Caution: Always handle the module by its edges. Do not touch the components, pins, leads, or solder connections.

Caution: If you meet strong resistance when attempting to seat the module using the ejectors, remove it from the chassis and confirm that the slot is designed to hold the module. Then verify, if applicable, that the module matches its corresponding module (I/O module or line module). Also, be sure that you have aligned the top and bottom edges in the correct matching tracks.

Caution: Be sure to cover every empty slot with a blank filler panel to protect the system from dust or other foreign substances and to ensure proper system cooling.

Caution: Do not discard the antistatic bag. When a module is not in use, store it in an antistatic bag.


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