Installing the Chassis Ground Connection
To connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground, perform the following steps:
Step 1
Strip one end of the ground wire to the length required for the ground lug or terminal.
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For the NEBS ground lug—approximately 0.75 in. (20 mm)
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For user-provided ring terminal—as required
Step 2
Crimp the ground wire to the ground lug or ring terminal, using a crimp tool of the appropriate size.
Step 3
Attach the ground lug or ring terminal to the chassis as shown in
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terminal, use one of the screws provided. Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver, and tighten the screws
to a torque of 8 to 10 in-lb (0.9 to 1.1 N-m).
Step 4
Connect the other end of the ground wire to a suitable grounding point at your site.
Figure 3-18 NEBS-Compliant Chassis Ground Connection Using Ground Lug, 1-RU Chassis
Figure 3-19 Chassis Ground Connection Using Ring Terminal, 1-RU Chassis
Figure 3-20 NEBS-Compliant Chassis Ground Connection Using Ground Lug, Cisco 2691
Cisco 2600 Series Routers Hardware Installation Guide
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3-21. For the ground lug, use the two screws with captive locking washers provided. For a ring
Chapter 3
Installing the Router
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