3.5. Connecting Power
This section describes connecting power. As soon as power is applied, the NetWall 100 Series will
boot-up and cOS Core will start.
Important: Review the safety information
Before connecting power, please review the electrical safety information found in
Connecting AC Power
To connect power, follow these steps:
1.
Connect the end of the power adapter's power cord to the power inlet on the NetWall 100
Series. The 100 Series has a threaded connector which must be screwed firmly in place to
prevent the power cable accidentally detaching.
Figure 3.2. NetWall 100 Series Power Inlet Connector
2.
Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC power outlet. There is no On/Off switch so the
unit will boot up as soon as power is applied.
3.
The NetWall 100 Series will boot up as soon as power is applied and cOS Core will start. The
progress of the boot up can be seen on a CLI console connected to the local console port.
4.
After a brief period of time, cOS Core will be fully initialized and the NetWall 100 Series is
then ready for configuration using a direct console connection or via a network connection
to the default management Ethernet interface.
Initial cOS Core configuration is described in
Chapter 4, cOS Core Configuration
Important: Protecting against power surges
It is recommended to consider the purchase and use of a separate surge protection unit
from a third party for the power connection to the NetWall 100 Series hardware. This is
to ensure that the appliance is protected from damage by sudden external electrical
power surges through the power cable.
Surge protection is particularly important in locations where there is a heightened risk of
lightning strikes and/or power grid spikes.
Any surge protection unit should be installed exactly according to the manufacturer's
instructions since correct installation of such units is vital for them to be effective.
Chapter 3: Installation
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