Connect the Chassis Ground Wire

The server shipping kit contains a grounding lug for connecting a chassis grounding wire to the rear of the server. You must supply the grounding wire.

This procedure is optional for servers with AC input power, however, it is highly recommended. For AC input power, it is acceptable to ground the server through the supplies and chassis ground wire.

1. Retrieve the grounding lug and two M5 nuts from the shipping kit.
2. Insert the grounding wire into the barrel receptacle of the grounding lug, and use a crimping tool or solder gun to secure the wire.
3. Go to the back of the server and locate the two grounding studs.
4. Position and align the grounding lug on the two grounding studs at the rear of the chassis.
   

   No. Description 1 Earth ground cable secured in the grounding lug 2 M5 nuts

5. Secure the grounding lug to the grounding studs using the two M5 nuts.
6. Secure the other end of the grounding wire to the earth ground in the building.

   You can secure the grounding wire to a proper grounding point on the rack, as long as the rack is properly grounded to the earth ground in the building.

7. Consider your next step:
   • Connect the AC input power cord.

     See

   • Assemble the DC input power cord.

     See Assemble the DC Input Power Cords.

Related Information

• Assemble the DC Input Power Cords

• Connect DC Power Source

• Power on the Server for the First Time