Grounding The Switch - Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Grounding the Switch

Grounding the Switch
A grounding pad with two threaded M4 holes is provided on the chassis for attaching a grounding lug.
Figure 2-5
Figure 2-5
LEDs
Ethernet
management
port
When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and
Warning
disconnected last. Statement 1046
Caution
We recommend grounding the chassis, even if the rack is already grounded.
Note
If the rack is less than 25-in. (635 mm) deep, the slider rails will cover the grounding hole. Therefore,
the rack must either be grounded or at least 25-in. (635 mm) deep.
Caution
All power supplies must be grounded. The receptacles of the AC power cables used to provide power to
the chassis must be the grounding type, and the grounding conductors should connect to protective earth
ground at the service equipment.
Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide
2-26
shows the system ground location on the Cisco MDS 9148S switch.
Location of Switch Ground on the Cisco MDS 9148S Switch
Console
port
16 default
licensed
ports
32 on-demand
ports
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9148S Switch
Grounding
pad location
System grounding pad
Grounding
lug
Wire
Screws (M4)
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