
Chapter 3: Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack
Installing the Chassis Grounding Lug
This procedure explains how to connect a grounding wire to the chassis. The chassis requires a permanent connection for the line cards and power supplies to a good earth ground. The procedure requires the following items:
Grounding lug
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Crimping tool (not provided)
10 AWG stranded grounding wire (not provided)
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To connect the chassis to an earth ground, perform the following procedure:
1.Prepare an adequate length of stranded grounding wire (10 AWG) for the ground connection by stripping it as shown in Figure 38.
Figure 38. Stripping the Grounding Wire
2.Remove the two screws that secure the grounding lug to the rear panel of the chassis, as shown in Figure 39.
Figure 39. Removing the Grounding Lug
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