Dell PowerConnect 7024 Getting Started Guide - Page 24

Connecting a Switch to a Power Supply CAUTION: Read the safety information in the Safety and Regulatory Information as well as the safety information for other switches that connect to or support the switch. The PowerConnect 7048R switch has two power supplies for redundant or load-sharing operation. All other models in the PowerConnect 7000 Series have one power supply. The power receptacles are on the back panel. AC and DC Power Connection 1 Make sure that the switch console port is connected to a VT100 terminal or VT100 terminal emulator via the RJ-45 to DB-9 female cable. 2 Using a 5-foot (1.5 m) standard power cable with safety ground connected, connect the power cable to the AC main receptacle located on the back panel (see Figure 1-15). 3 Connect the power cable to a grounded AC outlet. 4 If you are using a redundant or external DC power supply, such as the PowerConnect RPS720 or PowerConnect MPS1000, connect the DC power cable to the DC receptacle located on the back panel (see Figure 1-15). Figure 1-15. AC and DC Power Connection to Switch To DC Power Source (Optional) To AC Power Source 22 Getting Started Guide