Site Preparation
For power specifications of the BlackDiamond 12800 series switches, see Appendix B, “Technical Specifications.”
AC Power Cable Requirements
Use an AC power cable appropriate for your country. Check your local electrical codes and regulatory agencies for power cable requirements. The countries listed in Table 15 have additional requirements as listed in the table.
Table 15: AC Power Cable Requirements
Country | Requirements |
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USA and Canada | • The cable set must be |
| • The minimum specification for the flexible cable is No. 18 |
| AWG (1.5 mm2), Type SVT or SJT, |
| • The cable set must have a rated current capacity of at least the amount rated for each |
| specific product. |
| • The attachment plug must be either an |
| A, 110 V) configuration or a NEMA |
Denmark | The supply plug must comply with section |
Switzerland | The supply plug must comply with SEV/ASE 1011. |
Argentina | The supply plug must comply with Argentinian standards. |
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NOTE
When using dual power supplies, make sure that each AC power supply attaches to an independent power source.
Replacing the Power Cable
If the power cable plug is unsuitable and must be replaced, connect the power supply wires for the switch according to the following scheme:
●Brown wire to the Live (Line) plug terminal, which may be marked with the letter “L” or colored red.
●Blue wire to the Neutral plug terminal, which may be marked with the letter “N” or colored black.
●Yellow/Green wire to the Ground plug terminal, which may be marked with the letter “E” (the Earth symbol) or colored yellow/green.
Uninterruptible Power Supply Requirements
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a device that sits between a power supply (such as a wall outlet) and a device (such as a switch) to prevent outages, sags, surges, and bad harmonics from adversely affecting the performance of the device.
A UPS traditionally can perform the following functions:
●Absorb relatively small power surges.
●Smooth out noisy power sources.
●Continue to provide power to equipment during line sags.
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