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receptacle. Verify that the power cord does not block access to router components

or drape where people could trip on it.

Press the power switch on the faceplate to the ON ( | ) position.When the power

supply has powered on successfully, the green OUTPUT OK LED lights steadily.

NOTE: After powering off a power supply, wait at least 60 seconds before turning it

back on. After powering on a power supply, wait at least 60 seconds before turning

it off.

If the router is completely powered off when you power on the power supply, the

Routing Engine boots as the power supply completes its startup sequence. If the

Routing Engine finishes booting and you need to power off the router again, first

issue the CLI request system halt command. For more information, see “Disconnecting

AC Power from the Router” on page 111 or “Disconnecting DC Power from the

Router” on page 117.

After a power supply is powered on, it can take up to 60 seconds for status

indicators—such as LEDs on the power supply and show chassis commands—to

indicate that the power supply is functioning normally. Ignore error indicators that

appear during the first 60 seconds.

Figure 40: Installing an AC Power Supply

Disconnecting and Connecting AC Power

The power cord that plugs into the appliance inlet on the faceplate of each AC power

supply provides direct connection to the external power source. See the following

sections:

■ Disconnecting AC Power from the Router on page 111

■ Connecting AC Power to the Router on page 111

110 ■ Replacing Power System Components

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