Installation Guide

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Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Installation Guide 65
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Installing a Brocade MLX-8 router
Connecting DC power
You can provide DC power for the Brocade MLX-8 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.
The procedure in this section is for qualified service personnel.
NOTE
Because there are multiple power supply vendors, the LED layout on your DC power supply may differ from what is shown in
Figure 49. However, the LED functions are identical.
Follow these steps to connect a DC power source.
1. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws that hold the transparent cover over the power supply lugs, as shown in
Figure 49.
FIGURE 49 The Brocade MLX-8 DC power supply
2. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the power lugs.
3. Crimp #8 AWG power supply wire into the power lugs and reconnect the lugs to the power supply unit. Refer to Figure 50.
For the NEBS-compliant installation of Brocade MLXe-4, Brocade MLXe--8, and Brocade MLXe-16 routers
with AC and DC systems, use a ground wire of at least 6 American Wire Gauge (AWG). The ground wire
should have an agency-approved crimped connector (provided with the device) attached to one end, with
the other end attached to building ground. The connector must be crimped with the proper tool, allowing it
to be connected to both ground screws on the enclosure. Before crimping the ground wire into the
provided ground lug, ensure the bare copper wire has been cleaned and antioxidant is applied to the bare
wire.
1 Screws holding transparent cover 2 Power lug screws