Cisco Systems 11500 Series manual Connecting the Chassis to Ground, Tools and Supplies

Chapter 2 Cabling the CSS

Connecting the Chassis to Ground

Connecting the Chassis to Ground

Connecting the CSS 11503 or CSS 11506 chassis to earth ground is required for all DC-powered installations, and any AC-powered installation where compliance with Telcordia (formerly Bellcore) grounding requirements is necessary. Have the recommended tools and supplies available before you begin this procedure (see Table 2-8).

Warning 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.

Tools and Supplies

The accessory kit shipped with the CSS contains the following items used in this procedure:

•One 2-hole grounding lug (Panduit no. LCD6-10A-L)

•Two M5 screws for the grounding lug

Table 2-8lists the other tools, equipment, and supplies that you need to connect system ground to the chassis. These are items that you must supply.

Table 2-8 Tools and Supplies

		Quantity	Description	Comments
1			Number 2 Phillips screwdriver	—
1			Wire stripping tool	Choose a tool that does not nick
				the wire.
		Varies	Grounding wire	6 AWG, 0.204 in. (5.18 mm)
				recommended. The wire should
				have applicable agency
				approvals such as Telcordia.
		Varies	Screws to attach ground wire to	Part requirements depend on
			grounding point at site	location.
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