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6 Start the System
Connect Power to the Router
This section provides instructions for attaching the power cables to the router and powering on the router.
Warning
This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the
unit.
Statement 1028
Warning
This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that a fuse or
circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 15AU.S. (240 VAC, 10A international) is used on the phase conductors (all
current-carrying conductors.)
Statement 13
The Cisco 7301 router comes with either an AC or DC power supply. Dual AC and dual DC power supply options are available.
Connect AC-Input Power
Step 1 Check that the power switch is in the OFF (O) position.
Step 2 Plug the single power cable into the AC connector on the router. The cable is keyed so that it cannot be inserted
incorrectly.
Figure 16 Attaching the AC Power Cable
Step 3 If you are using the single AC power cable, insert the cable-retention clip wire into the retention-clip holes. See Figure16.
Step 4 Slide the plastic part of the cable-retention clip into the wire holder.
Step 5 Place the AC power cable into the adjustable cable-retention clip.
Step 6 Plug a power cable into each end of the dual AC power cord that is attached to the router.
Step 7 Plug the single AC power supply cable into a single AC power source.
Step 8 Plug the dual AC power supply cables into two AC power sources.
Note After powering off the router, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before powering it on again.
Note If required, use Sinewave Output UPS (uninterruptable power supply), not Ferro-resonant type UPS.
1AC power receptacle 2Adjustable AC cable-retention clip
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ALARM
LE
COMPACT
FLASH STATUS
100-240V, 2A, 50/60 Hz
24V
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9A, 48 - 60V
=
5A
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