Connecting Power, Grounding, and Network Cables
Procedure for connecting network media (copper RJ45, fiber optic, DAC), grounding wires, and AC power cords.
- Grounding Cable: Fasten the ground terminal lug to the M4 rear earth ground studs on the switch chassis and connect the other end to facility earth ground.
- Copper RJ45 Cables: Insert Category 6A or higher Ethernet cables into downlink RJ45 ports until the tab latches.
- Fiber Cables / DAC: Plug optical LC fiber or Direct Attach Copper cables into QSFP28 transceivers (connecting TX to RX).
- AC Power: Insert power cable ties into PSU retainer slots, plug in AC power cords, and secure them using cable ties.