CAUTION: Using a grounding cable with an incorrectly attached lug candamage the switch.Follow the procedure that applies to your switch:• Connecting Earth Ground to a J-EX8208 Switch on page 130Connecting Earth Ground to a J-EX8208 SwitchThe protective earthing terminal is located on the left side of the chassis in a J-EX8208switch.An AC-powered J-EX Series switch chassis gets additional grounding when you plug thepower supply in the switch into a grounded AC power outlet by using an AC power cordappropriate for your geographical location. See “AC Power Cord Specifications for aJ-EX8200 Switch” on page 76.Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:• Grounding cable for your J-EX8208 switch—The grounding cable must be 6 AWG(13.3 mm²), minimum 60°C wire, or as permitted by the local code.• Grounding lug for your grounding cable. See “Grounding Cable and Lug Specificationsfor J-EX8200 Switches” on page 53.• Washers and ¼-20x.75-in. screws to secure the grounding lug to the protective earthingterminal• Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2To connect earth ground to a J-EX8208 switch:1. Connect one end of the grounding cable to a proper earth ground, such as the rack inwhich the switch is mounted.2. Place the grounding lug attached to the grounding cable over the protective earthingterminal. See Figure 63 on page 129.3. Secure the grounding lug to the protective earthing terminal with screws.4. Dress the grounding cable and ensure that it does not touch or block access to otherswitch components and that it does not drape where people could trip over it.RelatedDocumentationConnecting AC Power to a J-EX8200 Switch on page 130•• General Safety Guidelines and Warnings for J-EX Series Switches on page 207• Grounded Equipment Warning for J-EX Series Switches on page 225Connecting AC Power to a J-EX8200 SwitchJ-EX8200 switches can be configured with up to six AC power supplies. After you haveinstalled at least one power supply, you can connect power to the switch.130Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8208 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide
