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Ground NCS 1004

• Site power planning must include the power requirements for any external terminals and test equipment

Note

Be sure to review the safety warnings in the Cisco Network Convergence System Regulatory Compliance

and Safety Information for the Cisco Network Convergence System 1004 before attempting to install the

chassis.

Ground NCS 1004

This task provides the grounding details for the NCS 1004 chassis. In the installation of the chassis, ground

lug should be connected first.

There is one grounding point provided at the rear side of the NCS 1004 chassis. The following warning label

is affixed on the chassis.

Warning

High leakage current, earth connection essential before connecting supply.

Caution

When terminating the frame ground, do not use soldering lug connectors, screwless (push-in) connectors,

quick connect connectors, or other friction-fit connectors.

Step 1

Verify that the office ground cable is connected to the top of the rack and the office ground, according to local site practice.

Step 2

Remove any paint and other nonconductive coatings from the surfaces between the shelf ground and bay frame ground

point. Clean the mating surfaces and apply appropriate antioxidant compound to the bare conductors.

Step 3

Attach one end of the shelf ground cable (#6 AWG cable) to the ground point using the specified dual-hole lug connector.

Install Cisco NCS 1004

Note

Ground lug connection is mandatory for the AC chassis version too.

you will use with your system.

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