It is not necessary to disconnect all power from the router to replace components, including power
modules. See
Removing and Replacing Power System Components, on page 232
Caution
Disconnecting DC Power
If it becomes necessary to disconnect all DC power from the router, follow these steps (
Power Connections to a Power Tray for a Single DC Power Module—Version 2 Power System, on page 194
for version 1 DC power,
Figure 196: Typical Power Connections to a Power Tray for a Single DC Power
Module—Version 3 Power System, on page 195
for version 2 DC power, or
Connections to a Power Tray for a Single DC Power Module—Version 3 Power System, on page 195
for
version 3 DC power):
Procedure
Step 1
Set the power tray switch to the STANDBY (0) position.
Step 2
Power OFF (0) the circuit breaker assigned to the DC power source you are disconnecting.
To ensure that power remains off while you are performing this procedure, lock-out/tag-out the
circuit breaker switch in the OFF (0) position until you are ready to turn it on.
Caution
Step 3
Remove the clear plastic safety covers that fit over the DC power connection terminal studs.
To prevent injury and damage to the equipment, always remove the source DC power cables and
ground from the power tray terminals
in the following order
: (1) negative (–), (2) positive (+), (3)
ground.
Caution
Step 4
Disconnect the DC power cables from their terminals in the following order and note the color of each cable
(
Figure 195: Typical Power Connections to a Power Tray for a Single DC Power Module—Version 2 Power
for version 1 DC power,
Figure 196: Typical Power Connections to a Power Tray for a
Single DC Power Module—Version 3 Power System, on page 195
for version 2 DC power, or
for version 3 DC power):
a) Negative (PWR) cables first.
b) Positive (RTN) cables next.
c) Ground cable last.
Step 5
Repeat Step 1 through Step 4 for the other power tray, if installed.
This procedure describes how to disconnect DC power from all power modules in a single DC
power tray. The procedure is the same for each DC power tray, if more than one is installed.
Note
If only one power tray is installed, performing the following procedure turns off all power to the
router.
Caution
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