Activating The Power Source - Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Installation Manual

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For console port connections, a straight-through EIA or TIA DB-9 serial cable with one end terminated in a female DB-9
connector and the other end terminated in a male or female DB-9 or DB-25 connector, depending on the specifications of your
PC or terminal. You can order this cable from Brocade or build your own cable. If you build your own cable, refer to the pinout
information in "Console port pin assignments"
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For Ethernet port connections, a Category 5 UTP crossover cable, which you must supply. For information about the
management port pin assignments, refer to
Follow these to attach a PC or terminal to the console port or Ethernet port.
1. Connect a PC or terminal to the console port or Ethernet port using the appropriate cable.
2. Open the terminal emulation program, and set the session parameters as follows:
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Baud: 9600 bps
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Data bits: 8
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Parity: None
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Stop bits: 1
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Flow control: None

Activating the power source

When you complete the hardware installation, you are ready to activate the power source.
1. Verify that all modules and power supplies are properly installed and all empty slots are covered by slot blanks.
If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot blank in place. If you run the router with an
uncovered slot, the system may overheat.
2. If you are supplying a DC power source to your router, attach a power cable to each installed DC power supply as described in
the appropriate section.
Connect the other end of each cable to the DC power source. When you have completed these steps for each power supply you
can activate the power source.
3. If you are supplying AC power to your router, attach one end of an AC power cord to each installed AC power supply as
described in the appropriate section:
Insert the other end of each cable into a wall outlet. The following rules apply:
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1200W power supplies require 115V/120V outlets.
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1800W power supplies require 200V-240V for full power or are limited to 1200W with 115V/120V outlets.
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2400W and 3000W power supplies require high line (200V-240V) outlets.
If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the device, 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 device.
Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Installation Guide
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on page 284.
"Management port pin assignments"
Activating the power source
on page 285.
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