
Power Connections
| Warning | Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004 | 
Note The installation must comply with all required electrical codes applicable at the installation site.
Connecting Routers to AC Power
If your router uses AC power, connect it to a 15 A, 120 VAC (10 A, 240 VAC) circuit with overcurrent protection.
Note The input voltage tolerance limits for AC power are 85 and 264 VAC.
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Connecting the Router to DC Power
If your router has a 
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DC Wiring Requirements
A Cisco router with a 
Note For installations compliant with the National Electric Code, AWG 14 (2.0 mm2) wire is required for DC input and safety ground wire.
| Table 2 | DC Wiring Requirements for Cisco 2610, Cisco 2620, and Cisco 2650 Series Routers | 
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| Nominal 48 VDC | AWG 18 (1.0 mm2) | AWG 14 (2.0 mm2) | 15 A, maximum | ||
1.See the note above this table for National Electric Code wire size requirements.
2.The input voltage tolerance limits for nominal 
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