F5 Viprion, Platform Manual

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Guidelines for DC Power in the VIPRION Platform
Platform Guide: VIPRION
®
6 - 1
About the DC power supply option for the VIPRION
platform
The VIPRION
®
platform is available with DC power supplies.
WARNING
Before you begin to work with one of these platforms, refer to the
environmental warnings provided in
Guidelines for DC-powered
equipment , on page 8-2. You should also review any safety requirements
defined by your network operations center (NOC).
Installing the system in a rack
Follow the guidelines described in the guide Setting up the VIPRION
Platform
™
to install a DC powered VIPRION platform in a rack. The
chassis should be installed in a rack and have at least one blade installed.
This power supply does not have an on/off switch. You can control the
power from the rack switch or the DC power source.
Important
You must use copper wire for the ground wire and all lead wires.
Important
The VIPRION platform must be installed in a restricted access location such
as a central office or customer premises environment.
Important
You should coat bare conductors with an appropriate antioxidant compound
before you make crimp connections. You should bring all unplated
connectors, braided strap, and bus bars to a bright finish, and then coat
them with an antioxidant before you connect them.