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Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco Nexus 5500 Platform or 5000 Series Switch
Grounding the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch Chassis
Step 3 Use the crimping tool to secure the grounding cable in the grounding lug.
Step 4 Remove the adhesive label from the grounding pad on the chassis.
Step 5 Place the grounding lug against the grounding pad so that there is solid metal-to-metal contact, and insert
the two M4 screws with washers through the holes in the grounding lug and into the grounding pad.
Step 6 Ensure that the lug and cable do not interfere with other equipment.
Step 7 Prepare the other end of the grounding cable and connect it to an appropriate grounding point in your
site to ensure adequate earth ground.
Grounding the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch Chassis
The chassis has a grounding pad with two threaded M4 holes for attaching a grounding lug. Figure 3-10
shows the system ground location on the Cisco Nexus 5020 switch. It is identical for the Cisco Nexus
5010 switch.
Warning When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and
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.