Connect Ac Power To The Chassis - Cisco 8100 Series Hardware Installation

Connect AC Power to the Chassis

Step 1
Use a wire-stripping tool to remove approximately 0.75 inches (19 mm) of the covering from the end of the #6 AWG
grounding cable.
Step 2
Insert the stripped end of the grounding cable into the open end of the grounding lug.
Step 3 Use the crimping tool to secure the grounding cable in the grounding lug.
Step 4
Attach the ground cable:
• Attach one end of the shelf ground cable (#6 AWG cable) to the grounding plate using the specified dual-hole lug
connector.
Figure 11: Cisco 8102 Router Ground Lug
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Step 5 Tighten the pan-head screws to torque value of 13.25 in-lbs (1.5 N-m).
Step 6
Ensure that the lug and cable do not interfere with other equipment.
Step 7 Prepare the other end of the grounding cable, and connect it to an appropriate grounding point in your site to ensure
adequate earth ground.
Connect AC Power to the Chassis
Caution The chassis relies on the protective devices in the building installation to protect against short circuit,
overcurrent, and ground faults. Ensure that the protective devices comply with local and national electrical
codes.
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8100 Series Routers
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Grounding lug 2
Installing the Chassis
M4 x 6mm pan-head screws