Grounding The System; Proper Grounding Practices - Cisco 5000 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco Nexus 5500 Platform or 5000 Series Switch
Stabilize the switch in the rack by attaching the front rack-mount brackets to the front rack-mounting
Step 5
rails:
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Grounding the System

This section describes the need for system grounding for the Cisco Nexus 5548P switch or the Cisco
Nexus 5000 Series switchand explains how to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge.
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Proper Grounding Practices

Grounding is one of the most important parts of equipment installation. Proper grounding practices
ensure that the buildings and the installed equipment within them have low-impedance connections and
low-voltage differentials between chassis. When you properly ground systems during installation, you
reduce or prevent shock hazards, equipment damage due to transients, and data corruption.
lists some general grounding practice guidelines.
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Insert two screws (12-24 or 10-32, depending on rack type) through the cage nuts and the holes in
one of the front rack-mount brackets and into the threaded holes in the rack-mounting rail. This
procedure is the same as that for the Cisco Nexus 5020 switch. See
Repeat for the front rack-mount bracket on the other side of the switch.
Proper Grounding Practices, page 3-13
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage, page 3-15
Establishing the System Ground, page 3-17
Required Tools and Equipment, page 3-17
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Grounding the System
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