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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216

This section describes how to ground the Cisco NCS 4216 chassis. The router provides two locations for

attaching a 2-hole grounding lug according to the rack-mounting brackets you use to install the router.

Figure 6: Attaching a Grounding Lug to the Rear of the Router

To ensure that the chassis ground connection that you provide is adequate, you need the following parts and

tools:

• Ratcheting torque screwdriver with Phillips head that exerts up to 15 in.-lb (1.69 N-m) of pressure for

attaching the ground wire to the router

• Crimping tool as specified by the ground lug manufacturer

• 6 or 8 AWG copper wire for the power cord

• 6 AWG or larger copper wire for the ground wire

• Wire-stripping tools appropriate to the wire you are using

Caution

Before making connections to the Cisco NCS 4216, ensure that you disconnect the power at the circuit

breaker. Otherwise, severe injury to you or damage to the router may occur.

Installing the Chassis Ground Connection

Grounding lug

Cisco NCS 4216 Hardware Installation Guide

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