Ground The Chassis; Chassis Grounding - Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Hardware Installation Manual

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Figure 29: Wall Mount the C8300-1N1S-4T2X|6T
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Ground the Chassis

After the device is installed, you must connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground.

Chassis Grounding

Warning
Warning
You must connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground; the ground wire must be installed in accordance with
local electrical safety standards.
• For grounding, use size 6 AWG (13 mm² ) copper wire and the ground lug provided in the accessory kit.
This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the
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
During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly
touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, you could shock yourself. Statement 94
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