Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Reference Manual - Manual (Page 42)

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Providing power to the Brocade VDX 8770-4
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FIGURE 8 6x100 GbE line card
Providing power to the Brocade VDX 8770-4
Complete the following steps to provide power to the chassis. Each power supply has one power
cord.
NOTE
Use the supplied power cords. Ensure the facility power receptacle is the correct type, supplies the
required voltage, and is properly grounded.
Connecting an AC power cord
1. Plug the power cord into the power supply.
2. Route the cable so it will be out of the way when connected to the power source.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the power source.
Connecting a DC power cord
1. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the safety cover over the power
lugs and remove the safety cover.
2. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the power lugs.
3. Obtain heat shrink tubing with the following specifications to install on the #2 AWG power
supply input wire:
• Inside diameter: 1.27 cm (.5 in.)
• Minimum 2:1/50% shrink ratio
• Nominal Rec. Wall Thickness: 30480 mm (.012 in.) minimum
• Dielectric strength: 800V/mil
• Tensile strength: greater than or equal to 5000 psi
• Operating temperature: -40°C to +150°C (-40°F to 302°F) minimum
• RoHS compliant
4. Cut off a 5.08 cm (2 in) lengths for each #2 AWG power supply wire.
5. Slide the tubing over the #2 AWG power supply wire.
6. Crimp the #2 AWG power supply wire into the power lug.
7. Slide the tubing over the lug to the brown strip closest to the lug holes.
8. Apply heat to shrink the tubing over the lug and wire insulation.