OmniSwitch 6850E Series Power Supplies OmniSwitch 6850E Series Power Supplies
OmniSwitch 6850E Series Hardware Users Guide January 2013 page 3-9
Installing Power Supplies
Power supply can be installed in the following ways:
• As a primary or backup supply directly connected to the back of a chassis. See “Connecting a Power
Supply Directly to the Chassis” on page 3-9 for more information.
• As a primary or backup supply connected with a cable. See “Connecting a Power Supply with a Cable”
on page 3-10 for more information.
DC power supplies require additional installation steps. See “DC Power Supply Considerations” on
page 3-14 for more information.
Anti-Static Warning. Before handling any components, free yourself of static by wearing a grounding
strap, or by grounding yourself properly. Static discharge can damage the switch and the backup power
supply.
Connecting a Power Supply Directly to the Chassis
Follow the steps below to connect a power supply directly (i.e., without a cable) to the back of the
OmniSwitch:
1 Place the chassis and power supply on a smooth, clean, and dry surface.
2 Optional. Follow steps a and b to install the power shelf.
a Carefully slide the power shelf so that it is flush against the back of the chassis.
b Tighten the two captive screws located on the left and right sides of the power shelf.