Step 6: Connect Power Cables; Connect Power To An Ac Router With Normal-Capacity Power Supplies - Juniper MX240 Quick Start Manual

Step 6: Connect Power Cables

Connect Power to an AC Router with Normal-Capacity Power Supplies

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Depending on your configuration, your router uses either normal-capacity or high-capacity
AC or DC power supplies. Perform the appropriate procedures for each power supply in
your router.
WARNING: You must ground the router before connecting either the AC
power cord or the DC power cables.
Connect Power to an AC Router with Normal-Capacity Power Supplies on page 17
Connect Power to an AC Router with High-Capacity Power Supplies on page 18
Connect Power to a DC Router with Normal-Capacity Power Supplies on page 19
Connect Power to a DC Router with High-Capacity Power Supplies on page 21
WARNING: The router must be properly grounded before you connect the
AC power cords.
Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
1.
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis. For more information about ESD,
see the MX240 3D Universal Edge Router Hardware Guide.
Locate the power cords, which should have a plug appropriate for your geographical
2.
location. See the MX240 3D Universal Edge Router Hardware Guide.
Move the circuit breaker on the power supply faceplate to the off position (
3.
Insert the appliance coupler end of the power cord into the appliance inlet on the
4.
power supply.
Insert the power cord plug into an external AC power source receptacle.
5.
NOTE: Each power supply must be connected to a dedicated AC power
feed and a dedicated customer site circuit breaker. We recommend that
you use a minimum, or as permitted by local code.
Dress the power cord appropriately. Verify that the power cord does not block the air
6.
exhaust and access to router components, or drape where people could trip on it.
Repeat Step 2 through Step
7.
Switch the AC switch on each power supply to the on position (
8.
status LEDs on each power supply faceplate. If an AC power supply is correctly installed
and functioning normally, the
LED is not lit.
6 for the remaining power supplies.
and LEDs light steadily, and the
AC OK DC OK
Step 6: Connect Power Cables
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