Grounding the switch with a grounding strip
If a grounding strip is available at the installation site, connect the grounding cable to the grounding strip.
![[WARNING: ]](images/warning.png) | WARNING! Connect the grounding cable to the grounding system in the equipment room. Do not connect it to a fire main or lightning rod. | |
![[CAUTION: ]](images/caution.png) | CAUTION: For the 5500-24G-SFP EI (2 slots) and 5500-24G-SFP EI TAA (2 slots) switches, follow the direction shown in Figure 11 to connect the grounding cable to avoid affecting the installation and removal of the power supply. | |
To connect the grounding cable, for example, to an HP 5500-48G EI (2 slots) switch:
Identify the grounding point (with a grounding sign) on the rear panel of the switch chassis, and remove the grounding screw from the grounding point.
Attach the grounding screw to the ring terminal of the grounding cable.
Use a screwdriver to fasten the grounding screw into the grounding screw hole.
Figure 10 shows the grounding terminal position of all 5500 EI and 5500 SI switches but the 5500-24G-SFP EI (2 slots) and 5500-24G-SFP EI TAA (2 slots).
Figure 11 shows the grounding terminal position of the 5500-24G-SFP EI (2 slots) and 5500-24G-SFP EI TAA (2 slots) switches.
Figure 10: Connecting the grounding cable to the chassis (I)
(1) Grounding sign | (2) Grounding hole |
(3) Ring terminal | (4) Grounding cable |
(5) Grounding screw |
Figure 11: Connecting the grounding cable to the chassis (II)
(1) Grounding cable | (2) Grounding sign |
(3) Grounding hole | (4) Ring terminal |
(5) Grounding screw |
Remove the hex nut of a grounding post on the grounding strip.
Cut the grounding cable as appropriate for connecting to the grounding strip.
Peel 5 mm (0.20 in) of insulation sheath by using a wire stripper, and insert the bare metal part through the black insulation covering into the end of the ring terminal.
Secure the metal part of the cable to the ring terminal with a crimper, cover the joint with the insulation covering, and heat the insulation covering with a blow dryer to completely cover the metal part.
Attach the ring terminal or the ring to the grounding strip through the grounding post, and fasten it with the removed hex nut, as shown in Figure 13.
Figure 12: Making a grounding cable connector
Figure 13: Connecting the grounding cable to a grounding strip
(1) Grounding post | (2) Grounding strip |
(3) Grounding cable | (4) Hex nut |