Connecting the power
Gateway recommends that a licensed electrician install a dedicated 230 VAC line, with sufficient amperage rating for the system drawer, to a breaker box or distribution panel. The power cords must be wired directly into the breaker box.
If you use 115 VAC, make sure not to overload any power strip or wall outlet. Observe the following guidelines:
■Only one system drawer per power strip (15 or 20 amps) or wall outlet (15 or 20 amps). For critical applications, plug the system drawer power cords into separate circuits.
■If an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is installed, plug only one system drawer into it.
■Check the ratings on the nameplate to make sure that the supply circuits are not overloaded.
The power cords must be routed through the cabinet floor opening and to the system drawer. Make sure that the electrical demands are balanced and that the system is grounded. Make sure the power supply connections are not overloaded when connecting to power strips.
Depending on the
| Power Strip | Total Supported Devices | ||
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230 VAC | 15 amp | ■ | System drawer |
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| ■ | QHS storage drawer |
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| ■ | Tape storage drawer |
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| Total must not exceed 12 amps | |
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| 20 amp | ■ | System drawer |
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| ■ | QHS storage drawer |
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| ■ | Tape storage drawer |
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| ■ | Monitor |
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| ■ | autoswitcher |
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| Total must not exceed 12 amps | |
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Completing the connections | 25 |