Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing a Brocade NetIron XMR 16000 router
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DANGER
If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the router, make
sure you use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations
for power cords in your country. The mark is your assurance that the power cord can be used
safely with the router.
Connecting DC power
You can use a DC power for the Brocade NetIron XMR 16000router by installing a DC-to-DC power
supply. DC power must be supplied at 48 V and 30 A. The DC-to-DC power supply provides the DC
power to the router at 12 V and 100 A.
DANGER
The procedure in this section is for qualified service personnel.
Follow these steps to connect a DC power source.
1. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws that hold the transparent cover over
the power supply lugs, as shown in
Figure 189
.
FIGURE 189
The Brocade NetIron XMR 16000 DC power supply
2. Remove the transparent plastic cover.
3. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the power lugs, as shown in
Figure 189
.
4. Crimp the correct AWG wire into the power lugs and reconnect the lugs to the power supply
unit:
For 1200 W power supply, crimp #8 AWG
For 1800 W power supply, crimp #6 AWG
1
Screws holding transparent cover 2 Screws holding power lugs
DC OUT ALM
DC IN
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