Chapter 3 Installing the Switch in a Rack
System Ground Connection Guidelines
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Catalyst 4500 Series Switches Installation Guide
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Connecting System Ground and Power
This section describes how to connect the Catalyst 4500 series switches to earth
ground. The system ground connection is required if FXS modules are installed
or if this equipment is installed in a US or European Central Office.You must
complete this procedure before connecting system power or turning on your
switch.
To attach the grounding lug and cable to the grounding pad on your Catalyst 4500
series switch, perform the following steps:
Step 1
Using a wire-stripping tool, remove approximately 0.75 inches (19 mm) of the
covering from the end of the grounding wire.
Step 2
Insert the stripped end of the grounding wire into the open end of the grounding
lug (
Figure 3-17
).
Step 3
Using a crimping tool, secure the grounding wire in place in the grounding lug.
Step 4
Locate the grounding pad on the switch.
See
Figure 3-13
for the location of the grounding holes on the Catalyst 4503
switch,
Figure 3-14
for the location on the Catalyst 4506 switch,
Figure 3-15
for
the location on the Catalyst 4507R switch, and
Figure 3-16
for the location on the
Catalyst 4510R switch.
