Starting The Switch - Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Manual

Starting the Switch

information) that now has a connection to the data center earth ground, you can ground the chassis by installing
it into the rack. Otherwise, you must connect the chassis grounding pad directly to the data center ground.
Step 1 Use a wire-stripping tool to remove approximately 0.75 inches (19 mm) of the covering from the end of the grounding
wire.
Step 2 Insert the stripped end of the grounding wire into the open end of the grounding lug, and use a crimping tool to crimp
the lug to the wire (see Callout 2 in the following figure). Verify that the ground wire is securely attached to the grounding
lug by attempting to pull the wire out of the crimped lug.
Figure 5: Grounding the Chassis
1 Chassis grounding pad
2 Grounding cable, with 0.75 in. (19 mm) of insulation
stripped from one end, inserted into the grounding lug
and crimped in place
Step 3 Secure the grounding lug to the chassis grounding pad with two M4 screws (see Callouts 1 and 3 in the previous figure),
and tighten the screws to 12 in lb (1.36 N·m) of torque.
Step 4 Prepare the other end of the grounding wire and connect it to an appropriate grounding point in your site to ensure an
adequate earth ground for the switch. If the rack is fully bonded and grounded, connect the grounding wire as explained
in the documentation provided by the vendor for the rack.
Starting the Switch
Warning
To power up the switch, follow these steps:
Installing the Chassis
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Statement 1005 Circuit Breaker
This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. To reduce risk of
electric shock or fire, ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than:
3 Two M4 screws used to secure the grounding lug to the
chassis
Installing the Chassis