Cisco AJ732A - MDS 9134 Fabric Switch Installation Manual page 107

Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9500 Series
S e n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m .
Figure 2-14
1 ESD socket (on switch)
2 ESD plug
3 Grounding cable
To attach the grounding lug and cable to the chassis, follow these steps:
Locate the ESD socket on your chassis and attach the ESD plug.
Step 1
Use a wire-stripping tool to remove approximately 0.75 inches (19 mm) of the covering from the end of
Step 2
the grounding cable.
Insert the stripped end of the grounding cable into the grounding lug.
Step 3
Use the crimping tool to secure the grounding cable in the grounding lug.
Step 4
Remove the adhesive label from the grounding pad on the chassis.
Step 5
Place the grounding lug against the grounding pad so that there is solid metal-to-metal contact, and insert
Step 6
the two M4 screws with washers through the holes in the grounding lug and into the grounding pad.
Ensure that the lug and cable do not interfere with other equipment.
Prepare the other end of the grounding cable and connect it to an appropriate grounding point in your
Step 7
site to ensure adequate earth ground.
OL-17467-02
System Ground Location on the Cisco MDS 9506 Chassis
1
2
4 Screws, M4, with square cone washers
5 NRTL listed grounding lug
6 Close-up of grounding pad on switch
6
3
4
Cisco MDS 9500 Series Hardware Installation Guide
Grounding the Chassis
5
2-27