Connecting a 750 W DC Power Supply to the
Source Voltage
Two 750 W DC power supplies are available: model XN-DCPWR-750W-F (front-to-back
airflow) and model XN-DCPWR-750W-R (back-to-front airflow). Both can connect to a
–48 V power source.
The DC power connection at your facility must be made by a qualified electrician,
following these instructions.
Warning
Always make sure that the DC circuit is de-energized before
connecting or disconnecting the DC power cables on the DC power supply.
Caution
Provide proper connection and strain relief on the DC power cables
in accordance with all local and national electrical codes.
Verify that the DC circuit is de-energized.
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your bare wrist and connect the metal
end to an appropriate ground point on the rack.
Connect the negative wire
(–48 V) to the power supply as follows:
Insert the stripped end of the wire all the way into the leftmost of
the three slots on the terminal block.
Refer to the diagram
below - Slots for Connecting Wires to the 750 W DC Power Supply
for slot locations.
Slots for
Connecting Wires to the 750 W DC Power Supply
Insert a #1 Phillips
screwdriver into the hole below the slot, and tighten.
Gently tug the wire to make sure it is fastened securely.
Connect the positive wire
(–48 V) as follows:
Insert the stripped end of the wire all the way into the rightmost of
the three slots on the terminal block.
Insert a #1 Phillips
screwdriver into the hole below the slot, and tighten.
Gently tug the wire to make sure it is fastened securely.
Connect the cables to the DC source voltage, using hardware appropriate to the
installation site and following local and national electrical codes.
