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Cisco IE 3000 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Chapter 2 Switch Installation
Verifying Switch Operation
Warning
This equipment is intended to be grounded to comply with emission and immunity requirements.
Ensure that the switch functional ground lug is connected to earth ground during normal use.
Statement 1064
Caution
To make sure that the equipment is reliably connected to earth ground, follow the grounding procedure
instructions, and use a UL-listed ring terminal lug suitable for number 10-to-12 AWG wire, such as
Thomas & Bett part number 10RCR or equivalent.
Note
Use at least a 4mm
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conductor to connect to the external grounding screw.
Step 1
Use a standard Phillips screwdriver or a ratcheting torque screwdriver with a Phillips head to remove the
ground screw from the front panel of the switch. Store the ground screw for later use.
Step 2
Use a wire-stripping tool to strip the 10-gauge wire to 0.5 inch. (12.7 mm) ± 0.02 inch (0.5 mm). See
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Figure 2-9
Stripping the Ground Wire
Step 3
Insert the ground wire into the ring terminal lug, and using a crimping tool, crimp the ring terminal to
the wire.
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0.5 in. (12.7 mm) ± 0.02 in. (0.5 mm)
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Wire lead
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Insulation
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