Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series - Connecting DC Power

188 Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide53-1002373-02
Installing a Brocade MLX-16 router
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FIGURE 132 Connecting a power cord to the power supply in a Brocade MLX-16 router
DANGER
If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the device, 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 device.
4. For information about powering on the system, refer to “Activating the power source” on
page 228.
Connecting DC power
You can supply DC power to the Brocade MLX-16 router using a DC-to-DC power supply. For 1200W
power supplies, DC power must be supplied at 48 V and 40 A. For 1800W power supplies, DC
power must be supplied at 48 V and 60 A. The DC-to-DC supply provides the DC power to the router
at 12 V and 100 A.
DANGER
The procedure in this section is for qualified service personnel.
1 Rear lift handle 3 Power cord 5 Side lift handles
2Cord retainer 4 Ground point
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