Net Optics xBalancer - Manual

Connect DC Power
For DC powered models, you must supply your own power ca-
bles and one Phillips screwdriver. DC power cables must have a
wire gauge of at least 16 AWG and a 72 VDC, 6A rating. Remove
the protective covers from the DC power terminal blocks. Use
the Phillips screwdriver to tighten the connections.
Caution: Always connect the earth electrical grounds first, and
keep the earth grounds connected whenever you are working on
the device.
1. Connect a ground wire from the chassis ground to the rack.
2. Connect one end of another ground wire at the ground
connector at Power 1 on the device chassis. Then connect
the other end of the ground wire to the ground connection at
the DC power source.
3. Connect the negative (– 48VDC) side of a DC power cable to
the Power 1 terminal on the chassis, labeled with the minus
symbol (–), and connect the positive (0V) side of the DC
power cable to the Power 1 terminal labeled with the plus
symbol (+). The negative (minus symbol) terminal is in the
center, and the plus terminal is to the right.
4. Connect the other ends of the negative side and the positive
sides of the DC cable to the negative and positive connectors
of the power source.
5. If you want to connect to redundant power, repeat steps
2 and 3 for Power 2 and then connect the other ends to a
separate power source.
Caution: If possible, turn off the power to the power sources
while you are making the above connections.
Note: Be sure to connect the positive sides of the cables to
the positive sides of the power sources, and the negative
sides of the power cables to the negative sides of the power
sources. The two power LEDs on the front panel light up to
indicate that both power sources are on.
Quick Install Guide
xBalancer™ Monitoring Load Balancer
Unpack and Inspect
Carefully unpack the xBalancer and retain materials for later
use. Check the packing slip against parts received. If any part
is missing or damaged, contact Net Optics Customer Service.
(Note: SFP and SFP+ modules are ordered and shipped
separately.)
The xBalancer product ships with the following:
• xBalancer software
• (1) xStream device
• (2) Power cords
• (1) Cable, 3 Meter, RJ45, CAT 5e 4-Pair
• (1) DB9 to RJ45 cable, 6 ft.
• Screws and washers for mounting the appliance
• Quick Install Guide (this document)
• (1) CD containing the xStream Family User Guide and
xStream Family CLI Command Reference
• Registration instructions
• Service Plan Reference Guide
• Extended Warranty, if purchased
Rack Mount xBalancer Appliance
The xBalancer appliance is designed to mount in a 19-inch rack,
occupying 1U of height. Slide the chassis into the rack and fasten
it in place at the front panel ears using the supplied screws and
washers.
Ground the chassis to the rack by connecting a 14 AWG mini-
mum ground wire with a #8 ring lug to the ground connection on
the rear of the chassis. Terminate the other end of the ground
wire to the rack ground bus bar.
Connect AC Power
If you are installing the appliance with AC connectors:
1. Connect one of the AC power cords to one of the AC power
connectors on the rear panel.
2. Plug the other end of the cord into an AC power circuit.
3. For redundant power, connect the other AC power cord to the
other AC power connector on the rear panel.
4. Plug the other end of the cord into a different AC power
source.
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