Connecting Dc Power - Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Hardware Installation Manual

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Installing a Brocade MLX-4 router
NOTE
For the NEBS-compliant installation, AC power connections must use a surge protection device
(SPD) to protect the AC power supplies from damage due to excessive power line surges.
Follow these steps to connect the AC power cord:
1. Locate the power receptacle on the left side of the AC power supply.
2. Lift the cord retainer and connect an AC power cord to the power supply. Refer to
3. Snap the cord retainer over the power plug to hold it in place.
FIGURE 40
1 Ground point
DANGER
If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the router, make
sure you use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations
for power cords in your country. The mark is your assurance that the power cord can be used
safely with the router.
For information about powering on the system, refer to

Connecting DC power

You can provide DC power for the Brocade MLX-4 router by installing a DC-to-DC power supply. The
DC-to-DC supply converts 48V-DC input from a power sou ce to 12V-DC for your router.
DANGER
The procedure in this section is for qualified service personnel.
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Connecting a power cord to the power supply
2 Power cord 3 Cord retainer
"Activating the power source"
Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide
Figure 40.
on page 123.
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