
2 Installing a Brocade
Follow these steps to connect AC power:
1.Locate the power supply AC inlet at the bottom rear of chassis for the associated installed power supply.
2.Lift the cord retainer and connect an AC power cord to the associated power supply AC inlet.
3.Snap the cord retainer over the power plug to hold it in place.
DANGER
If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the router, make sure you use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations for power cords in your country. The mark is your assurance that the power cord can be used safely with the router.
4.For information about powering on the system, refer to “Activating the power source” on page 141.
Connecting DC power
You can supply DC power to the Brocade
DANGER
The procedure in this section is for qualified service personnel.
Follow these steps to connect a DC power source.
1.Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the plastic cover over the power supply lugs, then remove the cover, as shown in Figure 62.
FIGURE 62 Cover screws and DC power lugs
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1 | Transparent cover screws 2 | Power lugs |
2.Use a #2 Phillips head screwdriver to remove the power lugs.
3.Crimp #8 AWG power supply wire into the power lugs and reconnect the power lugs to the power supply unit. Refer to Figure 63.
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