Cisco Systems N6004SBUNP1L, N6KC600496Q, N6001SBUNP1, N6000, N6KC600164P manual Grounding the Switch

Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco Nexus 6000 Series Switches

Grounding the Switch

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c.Holding the chassis level, insert two screws (12-24 or 10-32, depending on the rack type) through the cage nuts and the holes in one of the front rack-mount brackets and into the threaded holes in the rack-mounting rail.

d.Repeat for the other front rack-mount bracket on the other side of the switch.

Grounding the Switch

This section describes the need for system grounding for all of the Cisco Nexus 6004 switch and explains how to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge.

This section includes the following topics:

•Proper Grounding Practices, page 2-8

•Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage, page 2-9

•Establishing the System Ground, page 2-11

•Required Tools and Equipment, page 2-11

•Grounding the Cisco Nexus 6000 Series Chassis, page 2-11

•Grounding the Cisco Nexus 6000 Series Chassis, page 2-24

Cisco Nexus 6000 Series Hardware Installation Guide

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