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ESD wrist strap or other grounding device
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Antistatic mat or antistatic foam
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A Torx T15 screwdriver, or the Torx T15 key to install adapters.
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Grounding cable (6 AWG recommended), sized according to local and national installation requirements;
the required length depends on the proximity of the switch to proper grounding facilities
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Ground lug (1)
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Crimping tool large enough to accommodate the girth of the lug
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Wire-stripping tool
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(ANSI) Pair of 19-inch mounting brackets
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M4 screws to fix brackets (16)
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M4 screws to fix ground lug (2)
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers
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