Introduction; Prerequisite Procedures; Tools Required; Materials Required - ADTRAN MX2820 System Manual

Connect Power and Ground

INTRODUCTION

This procedure provides step-by-step instructions to connect the power and ground wires for
the MX2820 shelf. The barrier strip connector, located on the rear of the MX2820 chassis,
provides the frame ground and redundant power connections with separate battery returns.
The barrier strip connector can accommodate up to 14 AWG wire.
The MX2820 has two power options: –48VDC or ±24 VDC. The
STS-1 MUX operates at –48VDC only. Do not deploy a ±24 VDC
system if STS-1 MUXes are to be deployed.

PREREQUISITE PROCEDURES

Obtain all necessary local instructions before proceeding with the MX2820 shelf installation.

TOOLS REQUIRED

To connect power and ground to the MX2820 system, the following tools are required:
• Wire strippers
• Crimping tool
• #1 phillips-head screwdriver
• Straight-slot screwdriver

MATERIALS REQUIRED

To connect power and ground to the MX2820 system, the following materials are required:
• Insulated wire and ring lugs (#6) for the DC power source and frame ground on the barrier
strip connector
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