this section describes how to connect the catalyst 4500 series switches to earth ground. the system ground connection is required if fxs modules are installed or if this equipment is installed in a us or european central office.you must complete this procedure before connecting system power or turning on your switch.

    to attach the grounding lug and cable to the grounding pad on your catalyst 4500 series switch, perform the following steps:

    step 1 using a wire-stripping tool, remove approximately 0.75 inches (19 mm) of the covering from the end of the grounding wire.

    step 2 insert the stripped end of the grounding wire into the open end of the grounding lug (figure 3-17).

    step 3 using a crimping tool, secure the grounding wire in place in the grounding lug.

    step 4 locate the grounding pad on the switch.

    see figure 3-13 for the location of the grounding holes on the catalyst 4503 switch, figure 3-14 for the location on the catalyst 4506 switch, figure 3-15 for the location on the catalyst 4507r switch, and figure 3-16 for the location on the catalyst 4510r switch.

   

    step 5 remove the label that covers the grounding pad.

    step 6 place the grounding lug against the grounding pad, aligning the holes. insert the two m4 screws through the holes in the grounding lug and grounding pad (figure 3-15 and figure 3-17).

    ensure that the grounding lug and the attached wire will not interfere with other switch hardware or rack equipment.

    step 7 tighten the screws to secure the grounding lug to the grounding pad.

    step 8 repeat steps 1 through 3 to prepare the other end of the grounding wire and connect it to an appropriate grounding point at your site to ensure adequate earth ground for the switch.

    step 9 connect the power supply cords.

    the switch comes on when the cords are connected and the power supply on/off switch is on.

    this equipment is suitable for connection to intra-building wiring only.

    if you are using a dc power supply, the dc return connection to this system should remain isolated from the system frame and chassis (dc-i).

    this completes the installation of the catalyst 4500 series switches.

    at this point you should use the rj-45-to-rj-45 rollover cable to connect the console port to a pc that runs terminal emulation software. configure your terminal emulation program for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. with this console connection, you can configure the switch as discussed in the software configuration guide appropriate for your switch's software release, and monitor the software as the switch goes through its startup routine. the pinout for the console port is detailed in the module installation guide at:

    http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/cat4000/hw_doc/mod_inst/0aspecs.htm#wp1003732