Model 2960/2996 RAS User Manual

2 • Hardware installation

 

 

Cable installation

This section describes installing the power, ground, and network interface cables.

Attaching the cable retainer clip

To secure the power cord, it is necessary to attach the metal retainer clips (if applicable to your model). Squeeze the clip and insert into the holes in the screws on either side of the power connector on your unit. The clip will pop into place.

Power cable retainer clip

Figure 5. Attaching the cable retainer clip

Installing the power cables

This section describes installing the female end of the power cables into the IEC-320 connectors on the RAS. Do not connect the male end of the power cables to the power outlet at this time. Do the following:

1.Install a power cable into an IEC-320 connector (see figure 6).

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Figure 6. IEC-320 connector and grounding stud locations

To avoid the risk of injury from electric shock, the power cords connected to the IEC-320 connectors must be grounded power cords.

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Patton electronic 2960, 2996 user manual Cable installation, Attaching the cable retainer clip, Installing the power cables

2960, 2996 specifications

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