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Installing a PowerConnect B-MLXe-16 router
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NOTE
For the NEBS-compliant installation, AC power connections must use a surge protection device
(SPD) to protect the AC power supplies from damage due to excessive power line surges.
AC power connection steps
Follow these steps to connect the AC power cord.
1. Locate the power receptable on the rear of the chassis.
2. Lift the cord-retainer and connect an AC power cord to the power supply.
3. Snap the cord-retainer over the power plug to hold it in place.
DANGER
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.
For information about powering on the system, refer to
“Activating the power source”
on page 69.
Final steps
Complete these final steps in the order listed:
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“Attaching a management station”
•
“Activating the power source”
•
“Verifying proper operation”
Installing a PowerConnect B-MLXe-16 router
The following sections describe how to install a PowerConnect B-MLXe-16 router.
NOTE
Illustrations in this chapter may differ slightly from the actual equipment.
Preparing the installation site
Before installing the router, plan the location and orientation relative to other devices and
equipment. For cooling purposes, allow a minimum of six inches of space between the sides, front,
and the back of the router and walls or other obstructions. If you are installing the router in a
perforated enclosure, the perforations must cover at least 60 percent of the surface.
Ensure that the proper power and network cabling is installed at the site. For information about
cabling, refer to
“Installing power supplies in a PowerConnect B-MLXe-16 router”
on page 66,and
“Attaching a management station”
on page 68.
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