Power On the Switch

The power cords for the switch ship separately and are specific to the country of installation. See Power Cord Specifications. The facility power receptacles for the power cords should be located such that the power cords are routed out of the way, either to the sides of the rack or under the floor.

When live power is delivered to the receptacles at the rear of the switch, standby and main power is made available by the power supplies. When standby power is distributed to the switch, the management controller is powered on. The main power is supplied for the switch chip and fans.

1. Install the switch in the rack and attach the management cables.

   See:

   • Install the Switch in the Rack

   • Connecting Management Cables

2. Ensure that the circuit breakers for the power supplies are switched off.
3. Plug a power cord into each power receptacle at the rear of the switch.
   
4. Route each power cord to its respective facility power receptacle.

   Use cable ties or hook and loop fastener straps to bundle and secure the cord.

5. Plug each power cord into the receptacle.
6. Energize the circuit breakers so that the power receptacles are live.
7. Verify that the status LEDs for each power supply indicates normal operation.

   The AC LED lights and in a moment, the OK LED should light. The Attention LED should be unlit. See Rear Panel LEDs.

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   Note - At this time, power is being supplied to the management controller. The controller is effectively on and booting up. You might see the boot sequence on the management console.

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8. Verify that the fans spin up.

   You should feel air from the fans and the fan Attention LEDs should be unlit. See Rear Panel LEDs.

9. Verify that the switch System OK LED lights.

   See Front Panel LEDs.

Related Information

• Power Cord Specifications

• Electrical Specifications

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