Tp-Link T2600G-52TS (TL-SG3452) [17/32] Connect to ground

Gigabit L2 Managed Switch

Lightning Protection

3.2 Connect to Ground

Connecting the device to ground is to quickly release the lightning over-voltage and

over-current of the device, which is also a necessary measure to protect the body from

electric shock.

In different environments, the device may be grounded differently. The following

will instruct you to connect the device to the ground in two ways, connecting to the

grounding bar or connecting to the ground via the power cord. Please connect the

device to ground in the optimum way according to your specific operation environment.

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Connecting to the Grounding Bar

If the device is installed in the Equipment Room, where a grounding bar is available,

you are recommended to connect the device to the Grounding Bar as shown in the

following figure.

Switch (Rear Panel)

Ground Cable

Grounding Terminal

Grounding Bar

100-240V~50/60Hz 0.5A

Figure 3-1 Connecting to the Grounding Bar

Note: The grounding bar and grounding terminal are not provided with our product. If

needed, please self purchase them.

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Connecting to the Ground via the Power Supply

If the device is installed in the normal environment, the device can be grounded via the

PE (Protecting Earth) cable of the AC power supply as shown in the following figure.

100-240V~50/60Hz 0.5A

Figure 3-2 Connecting to the Ground