Preparing For Installation; Grounding The Switch - Cisco Catalyst 2950 Hardware Installation Manual

Preparing for Installation

Preparing for Installation

Grounding the Switch

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Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Locate the DC terminal block plug, the ground lug, and the two number-10-32
screws in the DC-switch kit.
Obtain these necessary tools and equipment:
• Ratcheting torque screwdriver with a Phillips head that exerts up to
15 pound-force inches (lbf-in.) of pressure
• Panduit crimping tool with optional controlled cycle mechanism
(model CT-700, CT-720, CT-920, CT-920CH, CT-930, or CT-940CH)
• 6-gauge copper ground wire (insulated or noninsulated)
Four leads of 18-gauge copper wire
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• Wire-stripping tools for stripping 6- and 18-gauge wires
This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to
earth ground during normal use.
When installing the unit, always make the ground connection first and
disconnect it last.
To make sure that the equipment is reliably connected to earth ground, follow the
grounding procedure instructions, and use a UL-listed lug suitable for number-6
AWG wire and two number-10-32 ground-lug screws.
Appendix C Connecting to DC Power
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