Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 9000, Installation Manual

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Installing the 9C500 Plus Power Box

5. Ensure the power supply wiring is routed away from sharp edges.

6. Power up the power supplies.

Installing the Power Box

Complete the installation of the first power box by following the steps below:

1. Remove the unit from the shipping box. (Save the shipping box and packing 

materials in the event the power box must be reshipped.)

2. Remove the unit from the plastic bag and check for damage. If any damage 

exists, DO NOT attach the unit. Contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support 
immediately.

3. Remove the accessory package.

4. Line up the four holes in the frame of the power box with four corresponding 

holes on the equipment rack (take care to properly align the holes).

5. Secure the power box to the equipment rack using four bolts shipped with the 

equipment rack.

Connecting Auxiliary Power Cord

There are two auxiliary power source connectors on the back of the SmartSwitch 
9000 Chassis. The power supply number that displays on the LCD of the 9C300-1 
Environmental Module (EM) and local or remote management screens is a 
function of the connection made from the power box to one of these connectors. 

If the connection is made to the right auxiliary power source connector 
(Figure 1-1), the power supply in the right side of the power box is number 3 and 
the power supply in the left side is number 4. 

If the connection is made to the left auxiliary power source connector (Figure 1-1), 
the power supply in the right side of the power box is number 5 and the power 
supply in the left side is number 6.

Using the auxiliary power cord, accessories supplied with the power box, and 
referring to Figure 1-1, connect the auxiliary power cord from the power box to 
the auxiliary power source connector on the back of the chassis by following the 
steps below:

If you are installing more than one power box in an equipment rack, to prevent 
tipping, the SmartSwitch 9000 Chassis should be moved to the bottom of the rack 
before installing the power boxes; or the rack should be secured to the floor.

NOTE