
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches
Grounding the Switch
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•Handle carriers by available handles or edges only; avoid touching the printed circuit boards or connectors.
•Place a removed component
•Never attempt to remove the printed circuit board from the metal carrier.
Caution For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap. The measurement should be between 1 and 10 megohm (Mohm).
Establishing the System Ground
This section describes how to connect a system ground to the Cisco Nexus 5500 Series switch or the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch.
You must use the system ground on
The system ground provides additional grounding for EMI shielding requirements and grounding for the
•You must install the system ground connection with any other rack or system power ground connections that you make. The system ground connection is required if this equipment is installed in a U.S. or European Central Office.
•You must connect both the system ground connection and the power supply ground connection to an earth ground. The system ground connection is required if this equipment is installed in a U.S. or European Central Office.
•You do not need to power down the chassis because the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switches are equipped with
Required Tools and Equipment
To connect the system ground, you need the following tools and materials:
•Grounding
•Grounding
•Grounding
•No. 1 Phillips screwdriver.
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