Powering on the system
After you complete the physical installation, you can power on the system.
NOTE
The socket should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible.
1. Remove the power cord from the shipping container.
2. Attach the AC power cord to the AC connector on the rear panel.
3. Insert the power cord plug into a 100V-240V outlet.
NOTE
To turn the system off, simply unplug the power cord or cords.
Connecting devices to the external power supply
Complete the following steps to connect devices to the external power supply.
1. Connect one end of the AC cord to the AC receptacle on the device, and the other end to a grounded
power outlet.
2. Connect one end of an EPS cord to the external power receptacle on the device, and the other end
to an available receptacle on the external power supply (1-8).
3. Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 to connect up to the allowable maximum devices to the external power
supply. The maximum number will depend on whether you use 1:1 cords or 1:2 cords.
4. Connect one end of the AC cord to the AC receptacle on the external power supply, and the other
end to a grounded power outlet.
5. Check the LEDs on the external power supply to ensure proper operation with the devices.
Verifying proper operation
After you have installed an external power supply, verify that the device is working properly by plugging
it into a power source and verifying that it passes the self test.
1. Connect the power cord supplied with the device to the power connector on the power supply on the
rear of the device.
2. Insert the other end into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
3. Verify that the LED for the power supply is green.
4. Verify proper operation by observing the LEDs.
LEDs for linked ports will come on during the boot process, then all LEDs will go off. Once the boot
sequence is complete, LEDs for linked ports will again come on.
Powering on the system
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