Cisco Systems ME3600X24CXM manual Grounding the Switch, Stripping the Ground Wire

Chapter 3 Installing and Removing AC and DC Input Power Supply and Fan Modules

Power Supply and Fan Module Installation

Grounding the Switch

Follow the grounding procedure instructions and observe these warnings:

Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024

Warning When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last. Statement 1046

Caution To make sure that the equipment is reliably connected to earth ground, follow the grounding procedure instructions, and use a UL-listed lug suitable for number-6 AWG wire and two number-10-32 ground-lug screws.

Follow these steps to install a dual-ground lug on the switch. Make sure to follow any grounding requirements at your site.

Step 1 Locate the dual-hole lug that ships with the switch.

Step 2 If your ground wire is insulated, use a wire stripping tool to strip the 6 AWG ground wire to 0.875 inch (12.7 mm) ± 0.02 inch (0.5 mm).

Figure 3-8 Stripping the Ground Wire

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Step 3 Slide the open end of the ground lug over the exposed area of the wire.

Step 4 Crimp the ground lug to the wire (see Figure 3-9).

Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide

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