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WFX-3100 Remote DC Power System

Quick Installation Guide

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VERVIEW

This Quick Installation Guide addresses the optional Remote DC
Power System (WFX-3100), and includes product specifications
and installation instructions.
The ADC family of products includes the following items:

ADC Wireless LAN Array (WFX-3900/3700/3500)

 – ADC offers 

multiple versions of the Wireless LAN Array to support a variety 
of deployment types and client migration strategies. Each 
Wireless LAN Array includes an embedded Array Controller and 
comes in 16 (WFX-3900), 8 (WFX-3700), and 4 (WFX-3500) 
Integrated Access Point configurations.

ADC Centralized Management Platform (WFX-3300)

 – The 

optional WFX-3300 can discover, authenticate and configure up 
to 500 Wireless LAN Arrays from anywhere in the network.

ADC Remote DC Power System (WFX-3100)

 – The optional 

WFX-3100 provides a 48 volt DC power source for remotely 
powering up to 12 DC-compatible Wireless LAN Arrays (for 
example, WFX-3900-DC) in the event AC power is unavailable 
or is cost prohibitive to deploy. The DC-compatible Wireless LAN 
Array has a Buchanan socket located next to the ON/OFF 
switch.

Features

• Distributes 48V DC power for up to 12 Wireless LAN Arrays.
• Uses standard CAT-5 data-grade cable.
• Needs only 2 cables (1 data and 1 power) per Wireless LAN 

deployment.

• Supports up to 3 Power (Expansion) Modules, providing 

maximum flexibility during Wi-Fi rollouts.

• When used with a UPS, the WFX-3100 grants all Wireless LAN 

Arrays immunity to power outages.

• Fits into existing wiring closets and uses minimal rack space.

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PECIFICATIONS

Table 1

 provides product specifications for the WFX-3100 Chassis

(WFX-3100-C) and the WFX-3100 Expansion (Power) Module
(WFX-3100-M).

Table 1. WFX-3100 Specifications

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NSTALLATION

Locate Required Equipment

To complete the following procedure, you will need the following:
• WFX-3100 unit
• Power module
• Rack mounting brackets (x2)
• 3/16 inch allen key (for installing the power module)
• Cross-head screwdriver (for attaching the mounting brackets to 

the WFX-3100)

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NSTALLATION

Attach the Mounting Brackets

Figure 1. Attach the Mounting Brackets

Element

Specifications for 

WFX-3100-C

Specifications for 

WFX-3100-M

Number of WLAN 
Arrays supported

• Base configuration 

supports up to 4 
WLAN Arrays

• With one additional 

Expansion Module 
(WFX-3100-M), 
supports up to 8 
WLAN Arrays

• With two additional 

Expansion Modules 
(WFX-3100-M), 
supports up to 12 
WLAN Arrays

4 per Expansion Module

Physical

• 19 inch rack-

mountable 1U chassis

• Height: 1.72 inches 

(43.7 mm)

• Width: 17.19 inches 

(437 mm)

• Depth: 13.25 inches 

(336 mm)

• Weight: 10 lbs. 

(4.53 kg)*

*12.75 lbs. [5.78 kg] with

one additional Expansion
Module, and 15.5 lbs.
( 7 . 0 3   k g )   w i t h   t w o
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Modules.

• Height: 1.6 inches 

(41 mm)

• Width: 5 inches 

(127 mm)

• Depth: 10.16 inches 

(258 mm)

• Weight: 2.75 lbs 

(1.25 kg)

Input voltage

• Up to 3 at 85-264 VAC 

(4.7 amp each)

• Input connector: 

IEC60320 C14

• Up to 3 at 85-264 VAC 

(4.7 amp each)

• Input connector: 

IEC60320 C14

Output current

• 48 VDC, 2 amp per 

output connector

• Output connector: 

TYCO AMP 796634-3

• 48 VDC, 2 amp per 

output connector

• Output connector: 

TYCO AMP 796634-3

LED indicators

• AC power
• DC  status

• AC power
• DC status

Operating 
temperature range

• 0°C to 70°C ambient
• 0% to 90% humidity 

(non-condensing)

• 0°C to 70°C ambient
• 0% to 90% humidity 

(non-condensing)

Storage 
temperature range

• -40°C to 85°C ambient
• 0% to 90% humidity 

(non-condensing)

• -40°C to 85°C ambient
• 0% to 90% humidity 

(non-condensing)

Step

Action

1

Using the countersunk screws provided, attach the 
2 rack mounting brackets—one at each side of the unit 
(see 

Figure 1

). Tighten all four screws to 10–12 lbf-ft 

(1.38–1.66 kg./m.)—

do not overtighten!!

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