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Firepower 7000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
Appendix A Power Requirements for Firepower 7000 Series Devices
Firepower 70xx Family Appliances
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for circuit installation, voltage, current, frequency range, and power cord
information.
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See
Grounding/Earthing Requirements, page A-2
for bonding locations, recommended terminals,
and ground wire requirements.
Installation
This appliance must be installed in accordance with the requirements of Article 250 of NFPA 70,
National Electric Code (NEC) Handbook, and local electrical codes.
The appliance uses a single power supply. An external surge protection device must be used at the input
of the network equipment where the Firepower System is to be installed.
The circuit must be rated for the full rating of the appliance.
Voltage
The power supply works with 100VAC to 240VAC nominal (90VAC to 264VAC maximum). Use of
voltages outside this range may cause damage to the appliance.
Current
The labeled current rating is 2A maximum over the full range. Appropriate wire and breakers must be
used to reduce the potential for fire.
Frequency Range
The frequency range of the AC power supply is 47 Hz to 63 Hz. Frequencies outside this range may cause
the appliance to not operate or to operate incorrectly.
Power Cord
The power connection on the power supply is an IEC C14 connector and accepts IEC C13 connectors.
A UL-recognized power cord must be used. The minimum wire gauge is 16 AWG. The cord supplied
with the appliance is a 16 AWG, UL-recognized cord with NEMA 515P plug. Contact the factory about
other power cords.
Note
Do
not
cut the cord on the power supply.
Grounding/Earthing Requirements
The appliance must be grounded to the common bonding network.
