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3 Installing a Brocade
For information about connecting power to the router, refer to “Connecting AC power” on page 224. For information about powering on the system, refer to “Activating the power source” on page 228.
Connecting AC power
NOTE
For the
AC power is supplied through a power cord that is connected to each power supply in the Brocade MLX router. Follow the steps below to connect AC power to a Brocade
1.Locate the power receptacle on the front panel of each installed power supply. Refer to Figure 160.
2.Lift the cord retainer and connect an AC power cord to the power supply.
3.Snap the cord retainer over the power plug to hold it in place.
FIGURE 160 Brocade MLX-32 power supply receptacle and cord retainer
AC OK
DC OK
ALM
1
2
1 Cord retainer | 2 Power receptacle |
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 screw that secures the safety cover, as shown in Figure 161. Remove the safety cover.
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