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Grounding the System

This section describes the need for system grounding, explains how to prevent damage from electrostatic
discharge, and includes the following topics:
Proper Grounding Practices, page 2-11
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage, page 2-13
Establishing the System Ground, page 2-17

Proper Grounding Practices

Grounding is one of the most important parts of equipment installation. Proper grounding practices
ensure that the buildings and the installed equipment within them have low-impedance connections and
low-voltage differentials between chassis. When you properly ground systems during installation, you
reduce or prevent shock hazards, equipment damage due to transients, and data corruption.
lists some general grounding practice guidelines.
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