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Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide
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Chapter 4      Removal and Replacement Procedures
  Removing and Installing the DC-Input Power Supplies
Step 10 From the left side of the power supply, connect the DC-input wires to the left power supply terminal 
block (Figure 4-36) in this order:
1. Ground 
2. Negative (-) 
3. Positive (+) 
Note When you tighten the terminal nuts, make sure that they are snug. Do not overtighten them. 
Overtightening the terminal nuts can break the terminal block. (Maximum torque: 
36 inch-pounds.)
Step 11 From the left side of the power supply, connect the DC-input wires to the right power supply terminal 
block (Figure 4-36) in this order:
1. Negative (-) 
2. Positive (+) 
Note When you tighten the terminal nuts, make sure that they are snug. Do not overtighten them. 
Overtightening the terminal nuts can break the terminal block. (Maximum torque: 
36 inch-pounds.)
Figure 4-36 DC-Input Wire Connections for 4000 W Operation (Left-Side Power Bay)
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3
INPUT OK
FAN
OK
OUTPUT
FAIL
I
0
1
2
Captive 
installation
screw
(   ) Ground
(+)  Positive
( - ) Negative
Power
switch
(   ) Ground
(+)  Positive
( - ) Negative
Power leads
attached to
terminal block
Terminal
block cover
Plastic
insulator
Power leads
attached to
terminal block
(+)   Positive
( - )  Negative
Terminal
block cover
Plastic
insulator