Cisco 6503 - Catalyst Firewall Security Sys Installation Manual page 179

Chapter 3 Installing the Switch
Installing the System Ground on an 8700 W Power Supply
If you have a Catalyst 6506, Catalyst 6509, or Catalyst 6509-NEB chassis with an 8700 W power supply
installed, you must attach the system ground lug to the two system ground studs on the power supply
faceplate. The extended depth of the 8700 W power supply blocks access to the system ground pad on
the switch chassis.
To attach the system ground lug and cable to the power supply ground studs, follow these steps:
Use a wire-stripping tool to remove approximately 0.75 inch (19 mm) of the covering from the end of
Step 1
the grounding wire.
Insert the stripped end of the grounding wire into the open end of the grounding lug.
Step 2
Crimp the grounding wire in the barrel of the grounding lug. Verify that the ground wire is securely
Step 3
attached to the ground lug.
Remove the M4 nuts, split-ring washers, flat washers from the two system ground studs on the power
Step 4
supply.
Position the grounding lug over the two system ground studs on the 8700 W power supply faceplate. (See
Step 5
Figure
hardware or rack equipment.
Install one flat washer and one split-ring washer over each system ground stud. Secure the system
Step 6
grounding lug and washers in place with the two M4 nuts.
Step 7 Prepare the other end of the grounding wire, and connect it to an appropriate grounding point in your
site to ensure adequate earth ground for the switch.
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3-33.) Ensure that the grounding lug and the grounding wire will not interfere with other switch
Establishing the System Ground
Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide
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