Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series - Connecting AC Power

82 Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing a Brocade MLX-16 router
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4. Push the power supply front panel toward the back of the router. This action causes the power
supply connector to engage the backplane connector.
5. For information about connecting power to the router, refer to “Connecting AC power”.
6. For information about powering on the system, refer to “Activating the power source” on
page 123.
Connecting AC power
AC power is supplied through a power cord connected to the power supply in the Brocade MLX-16
router. Follow these steps to connect AC power.
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.
Follow these steps to connect AC power to your router.
1. Locate the power supply AC Inlet at the bottom rear of chassis for the associated installed
power supply as shown in Figure 57.
2. Lift the cord-retainer and connect an AC power cord to the power supply. Refer to Figure 57.
3. Snap the cord-retainer over the power plug to hold it in place.
FIGURE 57 Connecting a power cord to the power supply in a Brocade MLX-16 router