Connecting dc power to the chassis – Brocade FastIron SX Series Chassis Hardware Installation Guide User Manual

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4.

Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.

5.

Observe the LEDs on the power supply front panel. The AC OK and DC OK LEDs should be green
(steady), which indicates the power supply is providing power to the components. If it is amber or
OFF, the power supply is not providing power to the components. The ALM LED should be OFF.

Connecting DC power to the chassis

You can use a DC power source for the Brocade chassis using a DC-to-DC power supply. DC power
must be supplied at 48 V and 30 A.

To perform this task, you need the following items:

Flathead screwdriver

Phillips-head screwdriver

#6 AWG wire (grounding wire)

#8 AWG wire (input wire)

Crimping tool

To connect a DC power source, complete the following tasks.

1.

Crimp #6 AWG ground wire and connect it to the ground position on the chassis. The ground
position is located on the side or rear of the chassis next to the ground symbol.

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Ground

FIGURE 32 Chassis ground on FXS 800 device.

2.

Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the transparent cover over the power
supply lugs.

Connecting DC power to the chassis

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