The following figure shows the grounding point marked on the right side of the Cisco ASR 901S Series
Aggregation Services Router for ease of installation.
Figure 24: Grounding Point on the Router
Grounding point lug cable
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This unit is installed outdoors and must be permanently grounded to a minimum 6-AWG copper ground wire.
Perform the steps given below to ground the Cisco ASR 901S Series Aggregation Services Router using a
two-hole lug and the corresponding mounting point. Most routers require a 6-AWG ground connection. Verify
your router requirements for the ground connection.
Materials Required
To ensure the chassis ground connection that you provide is adequate, you need the following parts and tools:
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Ratcheting torque screwdriver with Phillips head that exerts up to 15 pound-force inches (lbf-in) of
pressure for attaching the ground wire to the router.
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Crimping tool as specified by the ground lug manufacturer.
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16-AWG copper wire for the power cord
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Appropriate wire-stripping tools
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