Dell BigIron RX-16, Installation Manual

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56 BigIron RX Installation Guide
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Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch
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DANGER
If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the device, 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 device.
4. For information about powering on the system, refer to “Powering-on the power source” on
page 79.
Connecting DC power to a BigIron RX-16 chassis
You can use a DC power source for the BigIron RX-16 chassis. This is supported through use of a
DC-to-DC power supply. DC power must be supplied at 48 V and 30 A. The DC-to-DC supply provides
the DC power to the chassis at 12 V and 100 A.
DANGER
The procedure in this section is for qualified service personnel.
Follow the steps given below to connect a DC power source.
1. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the transparent cover over the
power supply lugs.
FIGURE 38 The BigIron RX-8 and BigIron RX-16 DC power supply
2. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove each of the power lugs.
3. Crimp #8 AWG power supply wire into the power lugs and reconnect the power lugs to the
power supply unit.
1 Screws holding power lugs 2 Screws holding transparent cover
DC OUT
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ALM DC IN