Cisco MDS 9200 Series Hardware Installation Guide (OL-16188-01, April 2008)

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Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9200 Series
System Grounding
Figure 2-15 Cisco MDS 9200 Series Installed in the Rack (Back View)
System Grounding
This section describes the need for system grounding and explains how to prevent damage from
electrostatic discharge.
Proper Grounding Practices
Grounding is one of the most important parts of equipment installation. Proper grounding practices
ensure that the buildings and the installed equipment within them have low-impedance connections and
low-voltage differentials between chassis. When you properly ground systems during installation, you
reduce or prevent shock hazards, equipment damage due to transients, and data corruption. Table 2-2
lists some general grounding practice guidelines.
116898
MD
S 9216i
G
E
1
L
I
N
K
G
E
2
L
I
N
K
5
6
7
8
9
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
4
1
2
3
4
Rear cabinet
mounting rails
Front cabinet
mounting rails