Connecting The Protective Ground And Dc Power; Grounding The Switch - Cisco IE 3000 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 2 Switch Installation
Step 5 Connect the other end of the adapter cable to the PC or terminal adapter.
Start the terminal-emulation software on the PC.
Step 6

Connecting the Protective Ground and DC Power

These sections describe the steps required to connect a protective ground and DC power to the switch:
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The Cisco IE 3000 switch can be used with an optional AC/DC power converter (PWR-IE3000-AC).
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For instructions on how to connect the power converter to the switch, see the
the Power Converter" section on page
Locate the power and relay connector in the switch accessory kit.
You can get replacement power and relay connectors (PWR-IE3000-CNCT=) by calling Cisco Technical
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Support. See the
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Obtain these necessary tools and equipment:
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Grounding the Switch

To ground the switch to earth ground by using the ground screw, follow these steps. Make sure to follow
any grounding requirements at your site.
This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the
Warning
absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection
authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024
OL-13017-01
Grounding the Switch, page 2-13
Wiring the DC Power Source, page 2-16
Attach the Power and Relay Connector to the Switch, page 2-21
"Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines" section on
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Ratcheting torque flathead screwdriver that exerts up to 15 inch-pounds (in-lb) of pressure
Ring terminal lug (such as Thomas & Bett part number 10RCR or equivalent)
Crimping tool (such as Thomas & Bett part number WT2000, ERG-2001, or equivalent)
10-gauge copper ground wire (such as Belden part number 9912 or equivalent)
For DC power connections, use UL- and CSA-rated, style 1007 or 1569 twisted-pair copper
appliance wiring material (AWM) wire (such as Belden part number 9318).
Wire-stripping tools for stripping 10- and 18-gauge wires
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Cisco IE 3000 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Verifying Switch Operation
"Connecting the Switch to
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