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Chapter 2 Cabling the CSS

Connecting the Chassis to Ground

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Cisco 11500 Series Content Services Switch Hardware Installation Guide

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Connecting the Chassis to Ground

Connecting the CSS 11503 or CSS 11506 chassis to earth ground is required for
all DC-powered installations, and any AC-powered installation where compliance
with Telcordia (formerly Bellcore) grounding requirements is necessary. Have the
recommended tools and supplies available before you begin this procedure (see

Table 2-8

Warning

Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of
a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical
inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable
grounding is available.

Tools and Supplies

The accessory kit shipped with the CSS contains the following items used in this
procedure:

•

One 2-hole grounding lug (Panduit no. LCD6-10A-L)

•

Two M5 screws for the grounding lug

Table 2-8

lists the other tools, equipment, and supplies that you need to connect

system ground to the chassis. These are items that you must supply.

Table 2-8

Tools and Supplies

Quantity

Description

Comments

Number 2 Phillips screwdriver

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Wire stripping tool

Choose a tool that does not nick
the wire.

Varies

Grounding wire

6 AWG, 0.204 in. (5.18 mm)
recommended. The wire should
have applicable agency
approvals such as Telcordia.

Varies

Screws to attach ground wire to
grounding point at site

Part requirements depend on
location.