Power Connections; Connecting Routers To Ac Power; Connecting Routers To A Dc-Input Power Supply - Cisco Router 3600 Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 3 Installing the Router

Power Connections

This section explains how to connect AC or DC power to Cisco 3600 series routers. It covers the
following topics:
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Connecting Routers to AC Power

If your router uses AC power, connect it to a 15 A, 120 VAC (10 A, 240 VAC) circuit with overcurrent
protection.
The input voltage tolerance limits for AC power are 85 and 264 VAC.
Note
AC connected units must have a permanent ground connection in addition to the power cable ground
Warning
wire. NEBS-compliant grounding satisfies this requirement. Statement 284
This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that
Warning
the protective device is rated not greater than:
15A, 120VAC (10A, 240VAC). Statement 1005

Connecting Routers to a DC-Input Power Supply

Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit.
Warning
Statement 1003
This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that
Warning
the protective device is rated not greater than:
15A, 60VDC. Statement 1005
Use copper conductors only. Statement 1025
Warning
The installation must comply with the 1996 National Electric Code (NEC) and other applicable codes.
Note
If your router has a DC-input power supply, follow the directions in this section for proper wiring.
A router with a DC-input power supply has a terminal block for the DC power connections.
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Connecting Routers to AC Power, page 3-27
Connecting Routers to a DC-Input Power Supply, page 3-27
Connecting Routers to the Cisco Redundant Power System, page 3-36
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