6Connecting to DC Power
To connect the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC or Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch to a DC-input power source, follow the steps in this section.
Equipment That You Supply
You need to supply these tools and equipment:
•Ratcheting Phillips-head torque screwdriver
•Panduit crimping tool
•6-gauge copper ground wire
•Four leads of 18-gauge copper wire
•Wire stripping tool
Ground the Switch
Follow these steps:
Step 1 Remove the ground lug and the two number-10-32 screws from the switch (on the rear panel of the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC switch and on the front panel of the Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch).
Step 2 If your 6-gauge ground wire is insulated, strip it to 0.5 inch (12.7 mm).
0.5 inch (12.7 mm) 
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