Installing/Removing Power Supplies; Installing A Power Supply - Siemens RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE Installation Manual

Chapter 2
Installing the Device
The following sections describe how to connect power to the device:
• Section 2.2.1, "Installing/Removing Power Supplies"
• Section 2.2.2, "Connecting Power to the Enclosure"
Section 2.2.1

Installing/Removing Power Supplies

The MX5000 supports dual redundant AC and/or DC power supplies that can be installed in any combination.
Slots for the removable power modules are located on the rear panel of the device.
Figure 20: Power Module Slots
1. Slot PS1 2. Slot PS2
DANGER!
Electrocution hazard – risk of serious personal injury or death. The device may have two power
supplies equipped, which may be connected to separate power sources. Make sure all power sources
are isolated before servicing the power supplies.
The following sections describe how to install, remove and connect the power supplies:
• Section 2.2.1.1, "Installing a Power Supply"
• Section 2.2.1.2, "Removing a Power Supply"
Section 2.2.1.1

Installing a Power Supply

To install a power supply, do the following:
NOTE
The power supplies are hot swappable. It is not necessary to disconnect power to the device before
installing or removing a power supply.
1. Remove the blank power module assembly or, if equipped, the currently installed power supply. For
information about removing a power supply, refer to
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Section 2.2.1.2, "Removing a Power
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Installing/Removing Power Supplies