CHAPTER 9
Grounding the PTX5000 Packet
Transport Switch
Tools and Parts Required to Ground the PTX5000 Packet Transport Switch
Related
Documentation
Connecting the PTX5000 Grounding Cable
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Tools and Parts Required to Ground the PTX5000 Packet Transport Switch on page 83
Connecting the PTX5000 Grounding Cable on page 83
To connect the PTX5000 Packet Transport Switch to ground, you need the following
tools:
Grounding cable (which you must provide)
Grounding lug (0-AWG lug provided with the packet transport switch)
M6 screws or UNC 1/4-20 screws
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding wrist strap
PTX5000 Chassis Grounding Cable and Lug Specifications on page 259
Connecting the PTX5000 Grounding Cable on page 83
Verifying the PTX5000 Packet Transport Switch Parts Received on page 63
You ground the PTX5000 Packet Transport Switch by attaching a grounding cable to
the chassis. You must provide the grounding cable. An 0-AWG cable lug is supplied with
the packet transport switch. See
Specifications" on page 259
To ground the packet transport switch:
Connect the grounding cable to a proper earth ground.
1.
Verify that a licensed electrician has attached the cable lug provided with the packet
2.
transport switch to the grounding cable.
Make sure that grounding surfaces are clean and brought to a bright finish before
3.
grounding connections are made.
"PTX5000 Chassis Grounding Cable and Lug
for more information.
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