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System Grounding

System Grounding
Warning
When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last.
Statement 1046
Warning
Use copper conductors only. Statement 1025
You must install a system ground as part of the chassis installation process. Chassis installations that rely only
on the AC third-prong ground are insufficient to adequately ground the systems.
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 install a system ground,
you reduce or prevent shock hazards, chances of equipment damage due to transients, and the potential for
data corruption.
Without proper and complete system grounding, you run the risk of increased component damage due to ESD.
Additionally, you have a greatly increased chance of data corruption, system lockup, and frequent system
reboot situations by not using a system ground.
Caution
Installations that rely solely on system grounding that uses only an AC third-prong ground run a substantially
greater risk of equipment problems and data corruption than those installations that use both the AC third-prong
ground and a properly installed system ground.
The following table lists some general grounding practice guidelines.
Table 3: Grounding Practice Guidelines
Environment
Commercial building is subjected to
direct lightning strikes.
For example, some places in the United
States, such as Florida, are prone to
more lightning strikes than other areas.
Commercial building is located in an
area where lightning storms occur
frequently, but is not prone to direct
lightning strikes.
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Electromagnetic Noise
Grounding Recommendations
Severity Level
High
All lightning protection devices must be
installed in strict accordance with
manufacturer recommendations.
Conductors carrying lightning current
should be spaced away from power and
data lines in accordance with applicable
recommendations and codes. Best
grounding practices must be closely
followed.
High
Best grounding practices must be closely
followed.
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