OmniSwitch 6850/6850E Series Power Supplies
OmniSwitch 6850/6850E Series Power Supplies
OmniSwitch 6850/6850E Series Hardware Users Guide
June 2011
page 4-11
Installing Power Supplies
Power supply can be installed in the following ways:
•
As a primary or backup supply directly connected to the back of a chassis. See
“Connecting a Power
Supply Directly to the Chassis” on page 4-11
for more information.
•
As a primary or backup supply connected with a cable. See
“Connecting a Power Supply with a Cable”
on page 4-12
for more information.
DC power supplies require additional installation steps. See
“DC Power Supply Considerations” on
page 4-16
for more information.
Anti-Static Warning.
Before handling any components, free yourself of static by wearing a grounding
strap, or by grounding yourself properly. Static discharge can damage the switch and the backup power
supply.
Connecting a Power Supply Directly to the Chassis
Follow the steps below to connect a power supply directly (i.e., without a cable) to the back of the
OmniSwitch:
1
Place the chassis and power supply on a smooth, clean, and dry surface.
2
Optional
. Follow steps
a
and
b
to install the power shelf.
a
Carefully slide the power shelf so that it is flush against the back of the chassis.
b
Tighten the two captive screws located on the left and right sides of the power shelf.
