Connecting the Router to DC Power

If your router has a DC-input power supply, follow the directions in this section for proper wiring. If backup power is required, see the “Connecting the Router to Backup Power” section on page 26.

Note Cisco 2801 routers are not designed to connect to DC power.

DC Wiring Requirements for Cisco 2800 Series Routers

Caution

DC return is isolated from the frame (NEBS DC-I).

 

 

 

Warning

This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the building installation.

 

 

Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations. Statement 1045

 

 

 

 

 

Warning

This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the

 

 

protective device is rated not greater than:

 

 

60 VDC, 20 A. Statement 1005

 

 

 

 

 

Warning

Use copper conductors only. Statement 1025

 

 

 

Note The DC-input power supply does not apply to Cisco 2801 router.

A Cisco 2800 series integrated services router with a DC-input power supply requires copper wire for the power connections. Table 1 and Table 2 summarize the wiring requirements.

You can connect a single DC power source to either the A input or the B input. If there are dual power sources, connect one source to the A input and one source to the B input. Both sources must be the same polarity and voltage.

Table 1

DC Wiring Requirements for Cisco 2811 Routers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety Ground Wire

 

Overcurrent

DC Input

 

DC Input Wire Size

Size

Wire Terminal (Lug)

Protection

 

 

 

 

 

24–36 VDC, 8 A, positive or negative,

AWG 14 (2.0 mm2)

AWG 14 (2.0 mm2),

Amp/Tyco No. 32957

20 A

single source or dual sources

 

minimum

or equivalent

maximum

 

 

 

 

 

36–60 VDC, 5 A, positive or negative,

 

 

 

 

single source or dual sources

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 2

DC Wiring Requirements for Cisco 2821 and Cisco 2851 Routers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety Ground Wire

 

Overcurrent

DC Input

 

DC Input Wire Size

Size

Wire Terminal (Lug)

Protection

 

 

 

 

 

24–36 VDC, 12 A, positive or negative,

AWG 14 (2.0 mm2)

AWG 14 (2.0 mm2),

Amp/Tyco No. 32957

20 A

single source or dual sources

 

minimum

or equivalent

maximum

 

 

 

 

 

36–60 VDC, 8 A, positive or negative,

 

 

 

 

single source or dual sources

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cisco Systems 2800 manual Connecting the Router to DC Power, 60 VDC, 20 A. Statement, Use copper conductors only. Statement