Brocade Communications Systems Brocade MLX Series and Brocade Netlron XMR 53-1002373-02 Manual De Usuario

Installing a Brocade MLX-32 router

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For information about connecting power to the router, refer to 

 on page 224.

For information about powering on the system, refer to 

Connecting AC power 

NOTE
For the NEBS-compliant installation, AC power connections must use a surge protection device 
(SPD) to protect the AC power supplies from damage due to excessive power line surges.

AC power is supplied through a power cord that is connected to each power supply in the Brocade 
MLX router. Follow the steps below to connect AC power to a Brocade MLX-32 router.

1. Locate the power receptacle on the front panel of each installed power supply. Refer to 

2. Lift the cord retainer and connect an AC power cord to the power supply. 

3. Snap the cord retainer over the power plug to hold it in place.

FIGURE 160 Brocade MLX-32 power supply receptacle and cord retainer

Connecting DC power 

You can supply DC power to the Brocade MLX-32 router with a DC-to-DC power supply. For 2400W 
power supplies, DC power must be supplied at 48V and 60 A for 2400W. For 3000W power 
supplies, power must be supplied at 48V and 90A. The 2400W DC-to-DC power supply provides the 
DC power to the router at 12V and 200A. The 3000W DC-to-DC power supply provides DC power to 
the router at 12V and 245A.

DANGER

Follow these steps to connect a DC power source:

1. Use a#1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the safety cover, as shown in 

. Remove the safety cover.

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Cord retainer

2

Power receptacle

AC OK

DC OK

ALM