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Cisco IE 3000 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Switch Installation
Connecting the Switch to the Power Converter
Follow these steps to connect DC power from the power converter to the switch module.
Step 1 Locate the DC power clip in the power converter accessory kit.
Step 2 Position the power clip so that the two-pin connector is over the power converter and the four-pin
connector is over the switch Pwr A connector, and then slide the power clip into these two connectors.
See Figure 2-41.
Figure 2-41 Connecting Wires to the Power Converter DC Output Terminal Block
Step 3 Use a ratcheting torque flathead screwdriver to tighten the captive screw to 2 in-lb.
Caution Do not over-torque the power and relay connector captive screws. The torque shou ld not exceed 2 in-lb.
Connecting the Power Converter to an AC Power Source
These sections describe the steps required to connect the power c onverter to an AC power source:
• Preparing the AC Power Cord, page 2-47
• Connecting the AC Power Cord to the Power Converter, page 2-48

Preparing the AC Power Cord

To connect the power converter to an AC power source, you need a standard 18-gauge unterminated AC
power cord. See Figure 2-42. Power cord connector types vary by country. Power-cord color codes also
vary by country. See Table 2-2.
Note Use copper conductors only, rated at a minimum temperature of 167°F (75°C).
1DC power clip 3Four-pin connector on the switch
2Two-pin connector on the power convertor
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