Power Cords
Chassis and Power Supplies
page 2-24
OmniSwitch 8800 Hardware Users Guide
December 2004
Power Cords
Because the power cord is the power supply’s main disconnect device, it should be plugged into an easily
accessible outlet. In the event that your power cord is lost or damaged, refer to the specifications below.
Warning.
There is a possible hazard where a fuse is used in the neutral of single-phase equipment either
permanently connected or provided with a non-reversible plug.
Specifications
The power cord must be Pluggable Type B, minimum 16AWG. One end terminates in an IEC-320-C13
attachment plug (female) and the other end (male) terminates as required by the country where it will be
installed.
European cords must be Harmonized (HAR) type. Refer to the information below for power plug types by
region:
Attention.
Do not use standard 18-gauge (18/3) cords such as those supplied with personal computers.
DC-to-DC Power Cords
For DC-to-DC connections, refer to
for additional guidelines and information.
Country or Region
Power Cord Types
Bahamas, Barbados, Belize,
Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands,
Costa Rica, Dominican Repub-
lic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam,
Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras,
Jamaica, Japan, Laos, Mexico,
Nicaragua, Marianas Islands,
Panama, Peru, Philippines,
Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, St.
Pierre, Thailand, Taiwan, United
States, Venezuela, Virgin Islands
Twist-lock NEMA l6/20
Continental Europe (except
Italy)
CEE 7/7 (Schuko)
United Kingdom and Ireland
BS 1263
Australia and New Zealand
AS 3112
Italy
CEI 23-16/VII (16 Amps)
