Connecting Power; Connecting A Dc Power Supply - PaloAlto Networks PA-5000 Series Hardware Reference Manual

Connecting Power

Figure 7 shows the AC power connections for the PA-5000 Series.
Figure 7. Power Connection for the PA-5000 Series
To power up the PA-5000 Series, attach a power cable to each of the power supplies and plug each into
a grounded wall outlet. The device has no power switch and is automatically powered when one or more
power cables are connected to the device and to an AC power source.

Connecting a DC Power Supply

DC Power Safety
WARNING: You must shut off the electric current to the DC feed wires before
connecting or disconnecting the wires to the power supplies.
DC Power Safety
CAUTION: All devices with DC power supplies are intended for installation in
restricted access areas only. A restricted access area is where access can be gained
only by service personnel through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other
means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
CAUTION: For the DC input circuit, make sure there is a 15 amp circuit
breaker, minimum 48Vdc, double pole, on the input to the power supply. The input
wiring for connection to the product should be Listed copper wire, 14 American
Wire Gauge (AWG), marked VW-1, and rated minimum 90 C.
CAUTION: For a DC system, use a grounding wire of at least 14 American Wire
Gauge (AWG). The 14 AWG wire should be attached to an agency-approved crimp
connector (Tyco 34120 or certified Lug), crimped with the proper crimping tool and
attached to the protective grounding lug, using a size #8-32 nut and a star washer
(supplied), on the chassis with the other end connected to the building ground.
Torque the nut to 15 in.-lbs. Do not over tighten.
Figure 8 shows the DC power connections for the PA-5000 Series.
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