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Starting the Cisco 12008
Step 7 If you intend to attach an external alarm monitoring facility to the circuit breaker alarm terminal block on the power supply, do so at this time. For an illustration of how the leads from the alarm monitoring facility are connected to the alarm terminal block, refer to Figure
The section in Chapter 1 entitled “Circuit Breaker Alarm Terminal Block” describes the alarm monitoring facility in greater detail. This facility provides an overt (visible or audible) indication that an overcurrent (fault) condition has occurred in the
Step 8 Verify that the source DC cables from the source DC circuit breaker to the power supply terminals are properly installed and that the locking washers and nuts are securely fastened to the terminals.
Step 9 Reinstall the plastic safety cover by placing it over the two standoffs and the knurled thumbscrew on the power supply faceplate, sliding the cover to the left and downward until it is seated, and hand tightening the knurled thumbscrew.
Step 10 Repeat the procedure in Step 1 through Step 8 to connect source DC power to the second (redundant)
Caution At this time, do not turn the rotary power switch to the ON () position for either a single or a redundant
Step 11 Turn on the source DC circuit breaker that services the
You are now ready to start up your Cisco 12008, as described in the following section.
Starting the Cisco 12008
This section presents the procedures for starting up your Cisco 12008. It is assumed that you have completed all essential site preparation and installation tasks, including the connection of network interface cables to line cards and the connection of source power cables to the power supply(ies).