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Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation
Power Requirements
Figure 2-1
Attaching the ESD Wrist Strap Clip to the System Ground Lug Screw
Caution
For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap. The measurement should be
between 1 and 10 megohm (Mohm).
Power Requirements
The ME 6524 chassis can physically accommodate two power supplies. Two types of power supplies are
currently available:
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A 400 W AC-input power supply
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A 400 W DC-input power supply
The ME 6524 chassis supports the following power supply configurations:
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Two AC-input power supplies
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Two DC-input power supplies
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One AC-input power supply and one DC-input power supply
The next two sections provide basic guidelines for connecting AC-input power supplies to the site source
AC and for connecting DC-input power supplies to the site source DC.