Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware ...

Installing a Brocade MLX-16 router 3Follow these steps to connect a DC power source.1. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws that hold the transparent cover overthe power supply lugs, as shown in Figure 133.FIGURE 133Cover screws and DC power lugs2DC INDC OUT ALM1 Transparent cover screws 2 Power lugs12. Use a #2 Phillips head screwdriver to remove the power lugs.3. Crimp #8 AWG power supply wire into the power lugs and reconnect the power lugs to thepower supply unit. Refer to Figure 134.CAUTIONFor the NEBS-compliant installation of a Brocade router with AC and DC systems, use a groundwire of at least 6 American Wire Gauge (AWG). The ground wire should have an agency-approvedcrimped connector (provided with the device) attached to one end, with the other end attached tobuilding ground. The connector must be crimped with the proper tool, allowing it to be connectedto both ground screws on the enclosure. Before crimping the ground wire into the providedground lug, ensure the bare copper wire has been cleaned and antioxidant is applied to the barewire.CAUTIONTo ensure adequate bonding when attaching the ground lug, a minimum of 20 PSI of torque isrequired to be applied to the mounting hardware used to attach the ground lug.FIGURE 134Crimping the power supply wire in the power lug1Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide 18953-1002373-02