Cisco 2811 Hardware Guide - Page 71

Installing the Chassis Ground Connection Installing the Chassis Ground Connection Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024 You must connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground; the ground wire must be installed in accordance with local electrical safety standards. • For NEBS-compliant grounding, use size 6 AWG (13 mm2) copper wire and the ground lug provided in the accessory kit. Note NEBS-compliant grounding is not supported on the Cisco 2801 router. • For NEC-compliant grounding, use size 14 AWG (2 mm2) or larger copper wire and an appropriate user-supplied ring terminal with an inner diameter of 1/4 in. (5-7 mm). • For EN/IEC 60950-compliant grounding, use size 18 AWG (1 mm2) or larger copper wire and an appropriate user-supplied ring terminal. OL-5786-03 Chassis Installation Procedures for Cisco 2800 Series Routers 13