Cisco ASR-920-10SZ-PD - Page 6

This equipment must be grounded. 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. Statement 1024
Warning
Use copper conductors only. Statement 1025Warning
When installing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last. Statement
42
Warning
The following figure shows one of the grounding points of the Cisco ASR-920-10SZ-PD Router, for ease of
installation. The other grounding point is on the front panel (see Figure ), which can also be used for grounding
the router.
Figure 4: Grounding Point on the Router
Grounding point1
Perform the steps given below to ground the Cisco ASR-920-10SZ-PD Router using a two-hole lug and the
corresponding mounting point. Most routers require a 6-AWG ground connection. Verify your router
requirements for the ground connection.
Materials Required
To ensure the chassis ground connection that you provide is adequate, you need the following parts and tools:
•
Ratcheting torque screwdriver with Phillips head that exerts up to 15 pound-force inches (lbf-in) of
pressure for attaching the ground wire to the router.
•
Crimping tool as specified by the ground lug manufacturer.
•
6-AWG or larger copper wire for the grounding wire
•
Appropriate wire-stripping tools
Cisco ASR 920-10SZ-PD Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing the Cisco ASR-920-10SZ-PD Router
Grounding the Router