Installation ManualH3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation3-113.3 Connecting the Power Cables and the Grounding Cable3.3.1 Connecting the AC Power CableI. AC power socket (recommended)You are recommended to use a single-phase three-wire power socket with a neutralpoint or a multifunctional PC power socket. Make sure that the socket is furnished withan over-current protection device such as air switch and that the neutral point is wellconnected to building ground. Normally, the neutral point of the power source in abuilding has been buried in the ground during construction and cable routing. Still, youmust make sure that the power source of the build is reliably grounded.Neutral pointZero line Live lineNeutral pointZero line Live lineFigure 3-15 Power socket (recommended)II. Connecting the AC Power Cable1) Connect one end of the grounding cable to the grounding screw on the rear of thechassis and the other end to the ground as near as possible.2) Connect one end of the power cable to the power socket on the rear panel, and theother end to the AC power supply.3) Install the power cable retainer for the AC power cable. Insert the two ends of thepower cable retainer into the slots at both sides of the AC power socket, and thenset the power cable into the notch of the power cable retainer.(1) Rear panel of the switch (2) Power cable retainer slots(3) AC power cable retainer (4) AC power cableFigure 3-16 Installing AC power cable retainer