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Handling, safety, and environmental
guidelines
Before installing a CWDM GBIC, read the following handling,
safety, and environmental guidelines:
• CWDM GBICs are static sensitive. To prevent damage from
electrostatic discharge (ESD), follow your normal board
and component handling procedures.
• CWDM GBICs are dust sensitive. When you store a CWDM
GBIC, or when you disconnect it from a fiber optic cable,
always keep the dust cover over the CWDM GBIC’s optical
bores.
• To clean contaminants from the optical bores of a CWDM
GBIC, use an alcohol swab or equivalent to clean the ferrules
of the optical connector. This also helps to prevent damage to
the ferrules during handling.
• Dispose of this product according to all national laws and
regulations.
Installing a CWDM GBIC
Use the following procedure to install a CWDM GBIC in a
switching module. This procedure requires an alcohol swab for
cleaning the ferrules of the optical connector to prevent damage
during handling and installation.
Warning: Fiber optic equipment can emit laser or infrared
light that can injure your eyes. Never look into an
optical fiber or connector port. Always assume that fiber
optic cables are connected to a light source.