Chapter 5: Powering On the Switch
Preparing the DC Power Cables
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You can power the switch with either one or two DC power supplies. For
power supply specifications, refer to "Power Supplies" on page 47.
Power supplies are connected to the 4-wire, DC power connector on the
top panel of the switch. Refer to Figure 41. A power supply is connected to
the switch with two wires, one positive (+) and one negative (-). If you are
installing only one power supply to the switch, you may connect it to either
the PWR 1 or PWR 2 connector.
Figure 41. Pin Signals Legends for the PWR 1 and PWR 2 Connectors
Here are the materials and tools needed to build the DC power cables:
18 AWG stranded wires. Do not use wire heavier than 16 AWG.
2-wire connectors to connect the power cables to the AC/DC
rectifiers or UPS units.
#1 flat-head screwdriver
Wire insulation stripper
To build DC power cables for the unit, perform the following procedure:
1. Strip 6.5mm (0.25 in.) of insulation from the ends of the stranded
power wires with a wire insulator stripper. Refer to Figure 42 on page
89.