Cisco IE 3000 Hardware Installation Guide

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Cisco IE 3000 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Chapter 2 Switch Installation
Verifying Switch Operation
Step 5 Connect the other end of the adapter cable to the PC or terminal adapter.
Step 6 Start the terminal-emulation software on the PC.
Connecting the Protective Ground and DC Power
These sections describe the steps required to connect a protective ground and DC power to the switch:
• Grounding the Switch, page 2-15
• Wiring the DC Power Source, page 2-18
• Attach the Power and Relay Connector to the Switch, page 2-23
Note The Cisco IE 3000 switch can be used with an optional AC/DC power converter (PWR-IE3000-AC).
For instructions on how to connect the power converter to the switch, see the “Connecting the Switch to
the Power Converter” section on page 2-48.
Locate the power and relay connector in the switch accessory kit.
Note You can get replacement power and relay connectors (PWR-IE3000-CNCT=) by calling Cisco Technical
Support. See the “Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines” section on
page viii.
Obtain these necessary tools and equipment:
• Ratcheting torque flathead screwdriver that can exert up to 15 inch-pounds (in-lb) of torque
• Ring terminal lug (such as Thomas & Bett part number 10RCR or equivalent)
• Crimping tool (such as Thomas & Bett part number WT2000, ERG-2001, or equivalent)
• 10-gauge copper ground wire (such as Belden part number 9912 or equivalent)
• For DC power connections, use UL- and CSA-rated, style 1007 or 1569 twisted-pair copper
appliance wiring material (AWM) wire (such as Belden part number 9318).
• Wire-stripping tools for stripping 10- and 18-gauge wires
Grounding the Switch
To ground the switch to earth ground by using the ground screw, follow these steps. Make sure to follow
any grounding requirements at your site.
Warning 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

Cisco IE 3000 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	IE 3000
Category	Switch
Language	English