Cisco WS-C2950-24 Installation Manual page 103

Chapter 3 Installing and Connecting the Router
When stranded wiring is required, use approved wiring terminations, such as closed-loop or
Warning
spade-type with upturned lugs. These terminations should be the appropriate size for the wires and
should clamp both the insulation and conductor. Statement 1002
Strip the wires to the appropriate length for the terminals. The strip length is 5/64 to 1/8 inch (2 to 4
Step 2
mm) for Amp/Tyco No. 32957 terminals.
Crimp the terminals to the power input and safety ground wires.
Step 3
Remove the plastic covers from the terminal block. Save the covers for reinstallation after you finish
Step 4
wiring.
Connect the wires to the terminal block, starting with the safety ground wire. Connect each wire to the
Step 5
appropriate terminal as shown in Figure 1. Tighten the terminal screws to 8.0 ± 0.5 in-lb (0.9 ± 0.05
N-m).
Warning This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to
de-energize the unit. Statement 1028
The illustration shows the DC power supply terminal block. Wire the DC power supply as illustrated.
Warning
The proper wiring sequence is ground to ground, positive to positive, and negative to negative. The
ground wire should always be connected first and disconnected last. Statement 239
An exposed wire lead from a DC-input power source can conduct harmful levels of electricity. Be sure
Warning
that no exposed portion of the DC-input power source wire extends from the terminal block plug.
Statement 122
Dual sources with opposite-polarity grounding damage equipment.
Caution
Caution Do not overtorque the terminal block contact screws. Recommended torque is 5.0 ± 0.5 in-lb
Caution
(0.56 ± 0.06 N-m) for 2911 series routers, and 9 ± 1.0 in-lb (1.02 ± 0.11 N-m)
Figure 3-20
OL-18712-01
DC Power Connections for Cisco 2911, 2921, and 2951 Routers
-DC, input A
Return, input A
Safety ground
Return, input B
- DC, input B
+ +
A B
2911
Terminal
block
Safety Ground
-DC, input A
Return, input A
Return, input B
-DC, input B
+ +
A B
2921/2951
Terminal
block
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Connecting Power
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