Installation Guide

Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Installation Guide 129
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Installation precautions
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Power precautions
Use a separate branch circuit for each AC power cord, which provides redundancy in case one of the
circuits fails.
Make sure to choose the appropriate circuit device, depending on the number of AC power supplies
installed in the router.
Disconnect the power cord from all power sources to completely remove power from the router.
Make sure that the power source circuits are properly grounded, then use the power cord supplied with
the router to connect it to the power source.
If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the router, 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 router.
Make sure the rack or cabinet housing the router is adequately secured to prevent it from becoming
unstable or falling over.
Mount the routers you install in a rack or cabinet as low as possible. Place the heaviest router at the
bottom and progressively place lighter routers above.
Ensure that the router does not overload the power circuits, wiring, and over-current protection. To
determine the possibility of overloading the supply circuits, add the ampere (amp) ratings of all routers
installed on the same circuit as the router. Compare this total with the rating limit for the circuit. The
maximum ampere ratings are usually printed on the devices near the input power connectors.