Chapter 4
Cabling the Switch
The following topics are covered in this section:
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Grounding Adapter Assembly (KIT-GND-EXT-1RU)
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Connecting Serial and Management Cables
Note: Arista fixed switches take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to boot completely.
4.1
Grounding the Switch
After mounting the switch into the rack, connect the switch to the data center ground.
Figure 16: Earth Grounding Pad Sockets for Models without Management Ports on the Rear Panel
displays the location of the grounding pads located on the bottom corners of the rear panel for the
models that have no management ports on the rear panel.
Figure 17: Earth Grounding Pad Sockets
for Models with Management Ports on the Rear Panel
displays the location of the grounding pads
on the rear panel for models that have management ports on the rear panel. There are threaded
holes under the sticker on the right (next to PS2) that warns about “1 min”.
displays the location of the grounding assembly on the rear panel for
DCS-7280CR3-32P4.
Important: Grounding wires and grounding lugs (M4 x 0.7) are not supplied. Wire size should
meet local and national installation requirements. Commercially available 6 AWG wire is
recommended for installations in the US.
À la terre et de mise à la terre fils cosses (M4 x 0.7) ne sont pas fournis. Calibre des fils doit
satisfaire des exigences de l’installation locale et nationale. Disponible dans le commerce 6 fils
AWG est recommandé pour les installations aux États-Unis.
Figure 16: Earth Grounding Pad Sockets for Models
without Management Ports on the Rear Panel
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Earth grounding pads
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