Working Safely with Micro Webserver

This section describes some basic safety procedures for working with your Micro Webserver. Also refer to the "Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Micro Webserver" (Document number 78-4015-01).

Safety Recommendations

Follow these guidelines to ensure general safety:

Keep the chassis area clear and dust-free during and after installation.
Put the removed chassis cover in a safe place.
Keep tools away from walk areas where you and others could fall over them.
Do not wear loose clothing that could get caught in the chassis. Fasten your tie or scarf and roll up your sleeves.
Wear safety glasses if you are working under any conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.
Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.

Battery Handling Warning

Warning There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Qualified Personnel Warning

Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment.

Maintaining Safety with Electricity

Follow these guidelines when working on equipment powered by electricity:

Locate the emergency power-off switch for the room in which you are working. Then, if an electrical accident occurs, you can act quickly to turn off the power.
Disconnect all power by turning off the power and unplugging the power cord before: Installing or removing a chassis

Working near power supplies

Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist.
Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit; always check the circuit.
Look carefully for possible hazards in your work area, such as moist floors, ungrounded power extension cables, frayed power cords, and missing safety grounds.
If an electrical accident occurs, proceed as follows: Use caution; do not become a victim yourself.

Turn off power to the system.

If possible, send another person to get medical aid. Otherwise, assess the condition of the victim and then call for help.

Determine if the person needs rescue breathing or external cardiac compressions; then take appropriate action.

Power Disconnection Warning

Warning Before working on a system that has an on/off switch, turn OFF power cord.

Lightning Activity Warning

Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.

Product Disposal Warning

Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. ESD damage occurs when electronic components are improperly handled and can result in complete or intermittent failures.

Always follow ESD-prevention procedures when removing and replacing components. Ensure that the chassis is electrically connected to earth ground. Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring that it makes good skin contact. Connect the grounding clip to an unpainted surface of the chassis frame to safely ground ESD voltages. To properly guard against ESD damage and shocks, the wrist strap and cord must operate effectively. If no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching the metal part of the chassis.
For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which should be between 1 and 10 megohms (Mohms).