CHAPTER 17
Connecting the M7i to Ground
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Connecting the Grounding Cable to the M7i Router on page 113
Connecting the Grounding Cable to the M7i Router
To connect the grounding cable:
1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to an approved site ESD grounding point. See the instructions for your site.
2. Connect the grounding cable to a proper earth ground.
3. Verify that a licensed electrician has attached the cable lug provided with the router
to the grounding cable.
4. Make sure that grounding surfaces are clean and brought to a bright finish before
grounding connections are made.
5. Using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws next to the grounding symbol
above the power supplies on the chassis rear. Secure the grounding cable lug to the
chosen grounding point by reinstalling and tightening the screws.
6. Verify that the grounding cabling is correct, that the grounding cable does not touch
or block access to router components, and that it does not drape where people could
trip on it.
Related
Documentation
• M7i Chassis Description on page 11
• Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an M7i Router on page 228
• M7i Chassis Grounding, Connection, and Cable Specifications on page 78
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