38Chapter 2 Cabling the VPN Router and turning the power on

Connecting the power cord

You must order the power cord for the VPN Router 2700 separately.

Caution: Risk of equipment damage

Do not modify or use the AC power cord if it is not the exact type that is required for your power outlet.

The power cord must meet the requirements described in Table 3.

Table 3 Power cord requirements

Requirement

Description

 

 

Current rating

The power cord must be rated for the available AC voltage and

 

must have a current rating that is at least 125 percent of the

 

gateway’s current rating (2 A @ 100 VAC or 1A @ 220 VAC).

Certification

The power cord must have certification marks from an

 

acceptable regional agency.

Cord length and flexibility

The power cord must be less than 4.5 meters (14.7 feet) long.

 

It must be a flexible HAR (harmonized) cord or VDE-certified

 

cordage to comply with the gateway’s safety certifications.

Power supply connector

The connector that you plug into the AC receptacle on the

 

gateway must be an IEC 320, Sheet C13 female.

Wall outlet connector

The power cord must terminate in a male plug with

 

appropriate grounding.

To connect the power cord and turn on the system power:

1Connect the power cord to the AC receptacle on the back of the gateway (Figure 7 on page 37).

2Connect the power cord to the power outlet.

Caution: Risk of equipment damage

Protect the VPN Router 2700 by plugging it into a surge suppressor.

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3Press and release the power switch on the rear of the VPN Router 2700 (Figure 7 on page 37) and wait for the gateway to boot.

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