Description
Data line surges constitute a significant majority of surge-related damage in cases where equipment was believed to be safeguarded but remained vulnerable due to unprotected entry points like modem lines. Network interface cards (NICs), in particular, are susceptible to even moderate electrical spikes.
According to Ethernet standards (IEEE 802.3), non-AC network electrical hazards include direct contact between network components and power or lightning circuits, static charge accumulation on cables and components, high-energy transients induced onto the local cabling infrastructure (caused by adjacent cables or lightning events within a mile radius), and potential differences, such as those between buildings or safety grounds to which network components are connected.
