Installation guide

Chapter 5: Installing a BlackDiamond X8 Series Chassis
BlackDiamond X8 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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Grounding the Chassis
Although grounding the BlackDiamond X8 series chassis is optional, it is recommended to do so. The
rear panel of the chassis provides a grounding pad with threaded holes for attaching a ground cable.
You must provide the following materials to ground the chassis:
● Two 10-24 screws
● One copper, standard barrel 2-hole compression grounding lug with 0.63-inch hole spacing, type
LDC, equivalent to Panduit part number LCD4-14A-L or Thomas & Betts part number: LCN4-14
● # 14 AWG stranded copper wire
To ground the chassis:
1 Identify the grounding pad on the back of the chassis (Figure 21).
Figure 21: Grounding Pad on the Chassis
2 Strip 0.5 inch (1.2 cm) of insulation from the stranded copper wire cable.
3 Insert the stripped wire into the cable lug.
4 Crimp the lug securely onto the cable.
5 Insert the screws through the lug and into the grounding pad on the back of the chassis.
6 Connect the other end of the wire to a known reliable earth ground point at your site.
After the chassis is grounded, install two or more power supplies as described in the next section.
Installing Power Supplies
You need the following tools and equipment to install an AC power supply in the BlackDiamond X8
chassis:
● # 2 Phillips screwdriver
● AC power cord rated for 100-120/200-240 V AC
An AC power cord is not included with the BlackDiamond X8 chassis. You must obtain a power
supply cord that meets the requirements listed under “Selecting Power Supply Cords” on page 99.
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1 = Grounding pad