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Connecting a power cord
CAUTION:
Before powering on the device, make sure the device is reliably grounded.
After you connect a power cord for the device, examine the power module status LED to verify that
the power module is operating correctly. For the power module LED description, see "Appendix B
LEDs."
To connect an AC power cord:
1.
Pivot the bail latch leftwards.
2.
Connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC-input power receptacle on the device.
3.
Pivot the bail latch rightwards to secure the power cord.
4.
Connect the other end of the AC power cord to the AC power source.
Figure 13 Connecting an AC power cord
Verifying the installation
Before powering on the device, verify the following items:
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There is enough space around the device for heat dissipation.
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The rack or workbench is stable.
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The power source specifications are as required by the device.
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The grounding cable, console cable, power cords, and interface cables are connected correctly.
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If part of the network cable for a port is routed outdoors, verify that a network port lightning
protector is used for the port.
•
If the power line is routed from outdoors, verify that a surge protected power strip is used for the
device.
Starting the device
The following procedure uses the WX3840H access controller as an example.
To start the device:
1.
Power on the device. The device initializes its memory and runs the BootWare. The following
information appears on the terminal screen:
System is starting...
Press Ctrl+D to access BASIC-BOOTWARE MENU