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If a power source fails, it will affect only the switch power supply to which it is connected. If all
switch power supplies are connected to a single power source, the entire switch is vulnerable to a
power source failure.
For power specifications the BlackDiamond 10808 switch, see
AC Power Cable Requirements
Use an AC power cable appropriate for your country. Check your local electrical codes and regulatory
agencies for power cable requirements. The countries listed in
listed in the table.
Table 8: AC Power Cable Requirements
Country
USA and Canada
Denmark
Switzerland
Argentina
NOTE
When using dual power supplies, make sure that each AC power supply attaches to an independent power source.
Replacing the Power Cable
If the power cable plug is unsuitable and must be replaced, connect the power supply wires for the
switch according to the following scheme:
Brown wire to the Live (Line) plug terminal, which may be marked with the letter "L" or colored
●
red.
Blue wire to the Neutral plug terminal, which may be marked with the letter "N" or colored black.
●
Yellow/Green wire to the Ground plug terminal, which may be marked with the letter "E" (the
●
Earth symbol) or colored yellow/green.
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Requirements
• The cable set must be UL-approved and CSA-certified.
• The minimum specification for the flexible cable is No. 18
AWG (1.5 mm
), Type SVT or SJT, 3-conductor.
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• The cable set must have a rated current capacity of at least the amount rated for
each specific product.
• The attachment plug must be either an Earth-grounding type with a NEMA 5-
15P (10 A, 110 V) configuration or a NEMA L6-15P (10 A, 208/240 V)
The supply plug must comply with section 107-2-D1, standard DK2-1a or DK2-5a.
The supply plug must comply with SEV/ASE 1011.
The supply plug must comply with Argentinian standards.
Appendix B, "Technical Specifications."
Table 8
have additional requirements as
BlackDiamond 10808 Switch Hardware Installation Guide