Nortel Nortel Contivity Extranet Switch 4500, Getting Started

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Cabling the Switch
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Power Cord Requirements
Current Rating
The power cord(s) must be rated for the available AC voltage, and must have a
current rating that is at least 125 percent of the Switch's current rating (refer to
Appendix A).
Wall Outlet Connector
The power cords must terminate in a male plug with appropriate grounding. The
power cords must have certification marks from an acceptable regional agency.
Power Supply Connector
The connector that you plug into the Switch power supply AC receptacle must be
an IEC 320, Sheet C13, female.
Cord Length and Flexibility
The power cords must be less than 4.5 meters (14.7 feet) long, and it must be a
flexible HAR (harmonized) cord or VDE-certified cordage to comply with the
Switch's safety certifications.
WARNING:
1. Do not modify or use the AC power cord(s) if it is not the exact
type that is required for your power outlet.
2.
Connect the LAN/WAN and serial port cables before you plug the
Switch's power cord into the outlet.
CAUTION: You should protect your Switch by plugging it into a
surge suppressor. For power source redundancy, connect one
power cord to a backup power supply, and the other power
cord into the main power supply.