PowerConnect B-RX Series Getting Started Guide
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Connecting DC power
You can use a DC power source for the PowerConnect B-RX Series 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
(refer to
Figure 14
and
Figure 15
following).
FIGURE 14
DC power supply for four-slot chassis
FIGURE 15
DC power supply for eight-slot and 16-slot chassis
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
1
Screws holding power lugs
2
Screws holding transparent cover
DC
IN
DC
OK
ALM
1
2
DC OUT
2
1
ALM
DC IN
