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Cisco Catalyst 4000 Access Gateway Module Installation and Configuration Note
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Chapter 2 Installing the Access Gateway Module
Removing Catalyst 4000 Switching Modules (optional)
Caution Before you handle switching modules, read the “Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage” section
on page 2-2.
You also need an appropriate connecting cable to install and connect your interface module(s). The cable
type required for each module is described in the section for that module.
These items are optional:
• Synchronous modem, DSU/CSU, or other DCE—Used to connect the WIC-2 A/S to a digital WAN
line.
• External NT1 ISDN BRI S/T leased-line modules only—Used to connect the VIC-2BRI-S/T-TE to
an ISDN interface.
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, which can occur when electronic cards or components are
improperly handled, results in complete or intermittent failures. Port adapters and processor modules
comprise printed circuit boards that are fixed in metal carriers. Electromagnetic interference (EMI)
shielding and connectors are integral components of the carrier. Although the metal carrier helps to
protect the board from ESD, use a preventive antistatic strap during handling.
Following are guidelines for preventing ESD damage:
• Always use an ESD wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes good skin contact.
• Connect the equipment end of the strap to an unfinished chassis surface.
• When installing a component, use any available ejector levers or captive installation screws to
properly seat the bus connectors in the backplane or midplane. These devices prevent accidental
removal, provide proper grounding for the system, and help to ensure that bus connectors are
properly seated.
• When removing a component, use any available ejector levers or captive installation screws to
release the bus connectors from the backplane or midplane.
• Handle carriers by available handles or edges only; avoid touching the printed circuit boards or
connectors.
• Place a removed board component-side-up on an antistatic surface or in a static shielding container.
If you plan to return the component to the factory, immediately place it in a static shielding
container.
• Avoid contact between the printed circuit boards and clothing. The wrist strap only protects
components from ESD voltages on the body; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage.
Caution Never attempt to remove the printed circuit board from the metal carrier.
Removing Catalyst 4000 Switching Modules (optional)
Caution To prevent ESD damage, handle switching modules by the carrier edges only. Whenever you handle
switching modules, you should use a wrist strap or other grounding device.
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