Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide - Ipland

Chapter 3
Installing the Switch
Establishing the System Ground
Installing the System Ground on an 8700 W Power Supply
If you have a Catalyst 6506, Catalyst 6509, or Catalyst 6509-NEB chassis with an 8700 W power supply
installed, you must attach the system ground lug to the two system ground studs on the power supply
faceplate. The extended depth of the 8700 W power supply blocks access to the system ground pad on
the switch chassis.
To attach the system ground lug and cable to the power supply ground studs, follow these steps:
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Use a wire-stripping tool to remove approximately 0.75 inch (19 mm) of the covering from the end of
the grounding wire.
Insert the stripped end of the grounding wire into the open end of the grounding lug.
Crimp the grounding wire in the barrel of the grounding lug. Verify that the ground wire is securely
attached to the ground lug.
Remove the M4 nuts, split-ring washers, flat washers from the two system ground studs on the power
supply.
Position the grounding lug over the two system ground studs on the 8700 W power supply faceplate. (See
Figure 3-33.) Ensure that the grounding lug and the grounding wire will not interfere with other switch
hardware or rack equipment.
Install one flat washer and one split-ring washer over each system ground stud. Secure the system
grounding lug and washers in place with the two M4 nuts.
Prepare the other end of the grounding wire, and connect it to an appropriate grounding point in your
site to ensure adequate earth ground for the switch.
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