Chapter 4: Cabling The Switch; Grounding The Switch - Arista 7050 Series Quick Start Manual

Cabling the Switch
4.1

Grounding the Switch

After mounting the switch into the rack, this section descusses how to connect the switch to the data
center ground.
Figure 14: Earth Grounding Pad Sockets for Models without Management Ports on the Rear Panel
displays the location of the grounding pads located on the bottom corners of the rear panel for the
models that have no management ports on the rear panel.
for Models with Management Ports on the Rear Panel
the rear panel for models that have management ports on the rear panel. There are threaded holes
under the sticker on the right (next to PS2) that warns about "1 min".
Adapter for DCS-7050SX3-48YC8
for DCS-7050SX3-48YC8.
Important: Grounding wires and grounding lugs (M4 x 0.7) are not supplied. Wire size should
meet local and national installation requirements. Commercially available 6 AWG wire is
recommended for installations in the U.S.
À la terre et de mise à la terre fils cosses (M4 x 0.7) ne sont pas fournis. Calibre des fils doit
satisfaire des exigences de l'installation locale et nationale. Disponible dans le commerce 6 fils
AWG est recommandé pour les installations aux États-Unis.
1 Earth grounding pad
Figure 15: Earth Grounding Pad Sockets for Models with Management Ports on the Rear Panel
1 Earth grounding pad
displays the location of the grounding assembly on the rear panel
Figure 14: Earth Grounding Pad Sockets for Models
without Management Ports on the Rear Panel
Figure 15: Earth Grounding Pad Sockets
displays the location of the grounding pads on
Figure 16: Earth Grounding
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