Complete Hardware Guide for EX8208 Ethernet Switches
1.Connect one end of the grounding cable to a proper earth ground, such as the rack in which the switch is mounted.
2.Place the grounding lug attached to the grounding cable over the protective earthing terminal. See Figure 64 on page 167.
3.Secure the grounding lug to the protective earthing terminal with screws.
4.Dress the grounding cable and ensure that it does not touch or block access to other switch components and that it does not drape where people could trip over it.
Connecting Earth Ground to an EX8216 Switch
There are two protective earthing terminals on an EX8216 switch: one on the left side of the chassis and the other on the rear of the chassis. Only one of the two protective earthing terminals needs to be permanently connected to earth ground.
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Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:
•Grounding cable for your EX8216
•Grounding lug for your grounding cable. See “Grounding Cable and Lug Specifications for EX8200 Switches” on page 87.
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•Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
To connect earth ground to an EX8216 switch:
1.Connect one end of the grounding cable to a proper earth ground, such as the rack in which the switch is mounted.
2.Place the grounding lug attached to the grounding cable over the protective earthing terminal. See Figure 64 on page 167.
3.Secure the grounding lug to the protective earthing terminal with screws.
4.Dress the grounding cable and ensure that it does not touch or block access to other switch components and that it does not drape where people could trip over it.
Related Topics • Connecting AC Power to an EX2200 Switch
•Connecting AC Power to an EX3200 or EX4200 Switch
•Connecting DC Power to an EX3200 or EX4200 Switch
•Connecting AC Power to an EX4500 Switch
•Connecting AC Power to an EX8200 Switch on page 173
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