CHAPTER 9
Grounding the PTX5000 Packet
Transport Switch
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Tools and Parts Required to Ground the PTX5000 Packet Transport Switch on page 83
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Connecting the PTX5000 Grounding Cable on page 83
Tools and Parts Required to Ground the PTX5000 Packet Transport Switch
To connect the PTX5000 Packet Transport Switch to ground, you need the following
tools:
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Grounding cable (which you must provide)
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Grounding lug (0-AWG lug provided with the packet transport switch)
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M6 screws or UNC 1/4-20 screws
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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding wrist strap
Related
Documentation
PTX5000 Chassis Grounding Cable and Lug Specifications on page 259•
• Connecting the PTX5000 Grounding Cable on page 83
• Verifying the PTX5000 Packet Transport Switch Parts Received on page 63
Connecting the PTX5000 Grounding Cable
You ground the PTX5000 Packet Transport Switch by attaching a grounding cable to
the chassis. You must provide the grounding cable. An 0-AWG cable lug is supplied with
the packet transport switch. See “PTX5000 Chassis Grounding Cable and Lug
Specifications” on page 259 for more information.
To ground the packet transport switch:
1. Connect the grounding cable to a proper earth ground.
2. Verify that a licensed electrician has attached the cable lug provided with the packet
transport switch to the grounding cable.
3. Make sure that grounding surfaces are clean and brought to a bright finish before
grounding connections are made.
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