Using Only AC Power Source

Nortel Networks 8600 manual Using Only AC Power Source, Using AC Power with DC Power Backup

Installing and Connecting the Hardware

"Procedure

To supply power to the 8600 chassis using a single ac power source:

1.Plug the ac power cord into the AC INPUT connector on the Interface Panel.

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2. Plug the other end of the ac power cord into your ac power receptacle.

NOTE:

The ac power source should be a non-switched outlet to prevent accidentally turning off power.

3. Make sure the PWR A LED on the front panel is ON (green).

Using AC Power with DC Power Backup

"Procedure

To supply both ac and dc power to the 8600 chassis for power redundancy:

Make sure that the dc power source wires are not powered (i.e., the circuit breakers are open).

The ends of the dc power source wires (14 AWG ± 18 AWG solid or stranded wire) must be stripped of insulation. If they are not stripped of insulation, strip the tip of each wire (about 1/3-inch in length) before plugging the wire into the appropriate connector on the ±48V input terminal block.

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