Installation Guide

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FIGURE 30 Installing a power supply
4. Push the power supply front panel into the router until it engages the backplane connector, and the latch pin clicks into place.
For information about connecting power to the router, refer to Connecting AC power on page 100.
Connecting AC power
AC power is supplied through a power cord connected to the AC power supply installed in the router.
NOTE
For the NEBS-compliant installation, AC power connections must use a surge protection device (SPD) to protect the AC power
supplies from damage due to excessive power line surges.
Follow these steps to connect the AC power cord.
1. Locate the power supply AC inlet on rear of chassis for the associated installed power supply.
2. Lift the cord retainer and connect the AC power cord to the AC inlet.
3. Snap the cord retainer over the power plug to hold it in place.
DANGER
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.
For information about powering on the system, refer to Activating the power source on page 168.
Connecting DC power
You can provide DC power for the router by installing a DC-to-DC power supply. The DC-to-DC supply converts 48V-DC input from a
power source to 12V-DC for your router.
DANGER
The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.
Installing a Brocade MLXe Router
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