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Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2      Installing the Cisco MDS 9148S Switch
    Grounding the Switch
Grounding the Switch
A grounding pad with two threaded M4 holes is provided on the chassis for attaching a grounding lug. 
Figure 2-5 shows the system ground location on the Cisco MDS 9148S switch.
Figure 2-5 Location of Switch Ground on the Cisco MDS 9148S 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. 
Note If the rack is less than 25-in. (635 mm) deep, the slider rails will cover the grounding hole. Therefore, 
the rack must either be grounded or at least 25-in. (635 mm) deep.
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. 
Console
port
LEDs
Ethernet
management
port
16 default
licensed
 ports
32 on-demand
 ports
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Grounding 
lug
System grounding pad
Wire
Screws (M4)
Grounding
pad location