F5 BIG-IP 8950, Platform Manual

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4. Insert each exposed wire into the appropriate connector on the terminal block.
If necessary, use a small flat head screwdriver to loosen the screws above the openings in the terminal
block to open the terminal connectors.
5. Attach the wired half of the terminal block to the other half of the terminal block, and then connect the
top of the terminal block until the two halves click into place.
6. Tighten the wire clamp screws on the bottom of the terminal block using a small flat head screwdriver.
7. Insert the two gold screws that are provided with the DC power supply kit into the top and bottom of
the terminal block, and then use a Phillips screwdriver to secure the two halves.
Installing a DC power supply
After you have assembled and wired the terminal block, you can install the DC power supply into the
platform and connect the platform to the DC power source. The DC power supply does not have an on/off
switch. You can control the power from the rack switch or the DC power source.
Important: When you connect the DC power source, F5 Networks recommends that you follow the
safety requirements defined for the facilities where the DC-powered platforms will be installed.
1. Make sure that the power from the DC power source is off.
2. Ensure that the terminal block is not connected to the power supply before adding it to the unit.
3. Remove the existing AC or DC power supply, if one is installed.
a) Disconnect the AC power cord or DC terminal block from the power supply.
b) Loosen the power supply screw by turning it counterclockwise with an appropriate screwdriver, if
necessary.
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