DC Power Cord Installation

This section describes how to install a DC power cord.

Important: This equipment is intended for installation in Network Telecommunication Facilities.

Note:

Use a 35 Amp min fused circuit for each DC power supply.

To install the DC power cords in the Acme Packet 6300/6350 System:

  1. Locate the two DC power cords shipped with your Acme Packet 6300/6350. Choose one power supply to work on first.
  2. Connect one power cord to the power supply by inserting the 3 position connector into the input connector located on the power supply.
    This picture shows the DC power supplies installed on the rear of the chassis.

    Acme Packet 6300/6350 DC Power Supplies

  3. Connect the other power cord to the power supply by inserting the three-position connector into the input connector located on the power supply.
  4. Route the DC power cords through your rack and cabling system to the power outlets.
  5. Plug the power supply end of each power cord into its own circuit.
  6. There is no ON/OFF switch on these power supplies. When you plug them in the power is on and the system will start to boot.
  7. To remove DC power cables from the Acme Packet 6300/6350, reverse the previous procedure.