H3C S5500-HI Switch Series Installation Manual page 29

Connecting the rear grounding point to a grounding strip
1. Remove the grounding screw from the rear panel of the switch chassis.
2. Use the grounding screw to attach the ring terminal of the grounding cable to the grounding screw
hole.
IMPORTANT:
Orient the grounding cable as shown in
Figure 25 Connecting the grounding cable to the chassis
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(1) Grounding cable
(3) Grounding hole
(5) Grounding screw
3. Verify that the grounding cable has been securely connected to the rear grounding point.
4. Remove the hex nut of a grounding post on the grounding strip.
5. Cut the grounding cable as appropriate for connecting to the grounding strip.
6. Peel 5 mm (0.20 in) of insulation sheath by using a wire stripper, and insert the bare metal part
through the black insulation covering into the end of the ring terminal supplied with the switch.
7. Secure the metal part of the cable to the ring terminal with a crimper, cover the joint with the
insulation covering, and heat the insulation covering with a blow dryer to completely cover the
metal part.
Figure 26 Attaching a ring terminal to the grounding cable
8. Connect the ring terminal to the grounding post of the grounding strip, and fasten it with the
removed hex nut.
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Figure 25 so you can easily install or remove power modules.
(2) Grounding sign
(4) Ring terminal
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