Chapter 2 Installation
Connecting to DC Power
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Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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To ground the switch to earth ground, follow these steps. Make sure to follow any
grounding requirements at your site.
Step 1
Locate the ground lug and the two number-10-32 screws.
Step 2
If your ground wire is insulated, use a wire stripping tool to strip the 6-gauge
ground wire to 0.5 inch ± 0.02 inch as shown in
Figure 2-15 Stripping the Ground Wire
Step 3
Slide the open end of the ground lug over the exposed area of the 6-gauge wire.
Step 4
Using a Panduit crimping tool, crimp the ground lug to the 6-gauge wire.
Figure 2-16 Crimping the Ground Lug
Step 5
Use the two number-10-32 screws to attach the ground lug and wire assembly to
the switch rear panel.
Insulation
Wire lead
0.50" ± 0.02"
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