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Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches
Grounding the Switch
Grounding the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Chassis
The chassis has a grounding pad with two threaded M4 holes for attaching a grounding lug.
shows the system ground location on the Cisco Nexus 5020 switch. It is identical for the Cisco Nexus
5010 switch.
5010 switch.
Warning
When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and
disconnected last. Statement 1046
disconnected last. Statement 1046
Caution
We recommend grounding the chassis, even if the rack is already grounded.
Caution
All power supplies must be grounded. The receptacles of the AC power cables used to provide power to
the chassis must be the grounding type, and the grounding conductors should connect to protective earth
ground at the service equipment.
the chassis must be the grounding type, and the grounding conductors should connect to protective earth
ground at the service equipment.
Figure 2-15
Grounding a Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch (Cisco Nexus 5020 Switch Shown)
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ESD socket (on switch)
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Screws, M4, with square cone
washers
washers
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ESD plug
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NRTL listed grounding lug
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Grounding cable
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Close-up of grounding pad on
switch
switch
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