Tp-Link TL-SF1016 [12/16] Connect to ground

3.3 Connect to Ground

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

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

from electric shock.

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

instruct you to connect the Switch to the ground in two ways, connecting to the

Grounding Bar or connecting to the Ground via the power cord. Please connect the

Switch to ground in the optimum way according to your specific operation

environment.

• Connecting to the Grounding Bar

If the Switch is installed in the Equipment Room, where a Grounding Bar is available,

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

following figure.

Figure 3-4

Note:

The Grounding Bar and Ground Cable is not provided with our product.

• Connecting to the Ground via the power supply

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

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

figure.