Installation guide

2 Acme Packet 6100 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide

Electrical Safety Precautions

To protect yourself from harm and the Acme Packet 6100 from damage, follow

these electrical safety precautions:

Precautions • Note the locations of the System Power switch on the Acme Packet 6100

and the location of the emergency power-off switch for the room where the

Acme Packet 6100 is located.

• If an electrical accident occurs, remove power from the system

immediately by unplugging the chassis.

• Always disconnect the power from the system when removing a Acme

Packet 6100 from its rack.

• When disconnecting power:

• Turn the System Power switch to the Stby position.

• Disconnect the circuit breaker at the rack.

• Unplug or unscrew the power cords from the power supplies.

• Use grounded AC power cords that are plugged into grounded electrical

outlets.

• Never use extension cords to power a Acme Packet 6100.

• Ensure that the installation facilities have proper grounding systems and

include a grounded rack structure or local grounding bus bar.

• When installing the Acme Packet 6100 in an equipment rack, always make

the ground connection first and disconnect it last upon un installation.

• Use shielded Category 5e or 6, RJ45 cables for all 10/100/1000 Ethernet

connections to protect the Acme Packet 6100 from potential damage.

• To avoid making a complete circuit (which causes electrical shock), use

only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment.

• Use caution when using electrically conductive tools around the Acme

Packet 6100.

• Remove jewelry before working on the Acme Packet 6100.

Battery Warning

Caution: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN

INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERY ACCORDING

TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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