Brocade Communications Systems 53-1002373-02 manual Connecting AC power

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Installing a Brocade MLX-16 router

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CAUTION

Carefully follow the mechanical guides on each side of the power supply slot and make sure the power supply is properly inserted in the guides. Never insert the power supply upside down.

4.Push the power supply front panel toward the back of the router. This action causes the power supply connector to engage the backplane connector.

NOTE

Do not overtighten screws when installing power supplies.

5.For information about connecting power to the router, refer to “Connecting AC power”.

6.For information about powering on the system, refer to “Activating the power source” on page 228.

Connecting AC power

AC power is supplied through a power cord connected to the power supply in the Brocade MLX-16 router. Follow these steps to connect AC power.

NOTE

For the NEBS-compliant installation, AC power connections must use a surge protection device (SPD) to protect the AC power supplies from damage due to excessive power line surges.

Follow these steps to connect AC power to your router.

1.Locate the power supply AC Inlet at the bottom rear of chassis for the associated installed power supply as shown in Figure 132.

2.Lift the cord-retainer and connect an AC power cord to the power supply. Refer to Figure 132.

3.Snap the cord-retainer over the power plug to hold it in place.

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