Connecting Earth Ground To An Ex8208 Switch - Juniper EX2200 Series Hardware Manual

Connecting Earth Ground to an EX8208 Switch

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Grounding cable for your EX6210 switch (not provided)—The grounding cable must
be the same gage as the power feed cables and as permitted by the local code.
Grounding lug for your grounding cable (provided). See Grounding Cable and Lug
Specifications for EX6200 Switches.
Two ¼-20x0.5-in. screws and two flat washers to secure the grounding lug to the
protective earthing terminal (provided)
Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2 (not provided)
To connect earth ground to an EX6210 switch:
Connect one end of the grounding cable to a proper earth ground, such as the rack in
1.
which the switch is mounted.
Place the grounding lug attached to the grounding cable over the protective earthing
2.
terminal. See Figure 45 on page
Secure the grounding lug to the protective earthing terminal with the washers and
3.
screws.
Dress the grounding cable and ensure that it does not touch or block access to other
4.
switch components and that it does not drape where people could trip over it.
The protective earthing terminal is located on the left side of the chassis in an EX8208
switch.
An AC-powered EX Series switch chassis gets additional grounding when you plug the
power supply in the switch into a grounded AC power outlet by using an AC power cord
appropriate for your geographical location. See AC Power Cord Specifications for an
EX8200 Switch.
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:
Grounding cable for your EX8208 switch—The grounding cable must be 6 AWG
(13.3 mm²), minimum 60°C wire, or as permitted by the local code.
Grounding lug for your grounding cable. See Grounding Cable and Lug Specifications
for EX8200 Switches.
Washers and ¼-20x.75-in. screws to secure the grounding lug to the protective earthing
terminal
Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
To connect earth ground to an EX8208 switch:
Connect one end of the grounding cable to a proper earth ground, such as the rack in
1.
which the switch is mounted.
Place the grounding lug attached to the grounding cable over the protective earthing
2.
terminal. See Figure 45 on page
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