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Figure 1-22 Installing the Power Supply in the Chassis
Step 6
Determine whether you will be routing the source DC cables on the left- or right-side of the power 
supply. Loosen and remove the two screws securing the top half of the fixed cable guide on the side you 
will be routing the source DC cables. Remove the top half of the cable...

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Step 8Connect the source DC cable lugs to the 2700 W power supply terminal block posts (Figure 1-23) in this 
order:
Ground cable lug to the ground terminal posts
Negative (–) source DC cable lug to terminal post –VE-1
Positive (+) source DC cable lug to terminal post +VE-1
NoteIf you are only going to install one pair of source DC cables...

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Figure 1-24 Securing the Cables to the Cable Guides
Step 11
Install the detached source DC cable guide that is supplied with the power supply (see Figure 1-25):
a.Position the thicker half of the cable guide under the two or four source DC cables and align the 
cables with the grooves in the cable guide. The cable guide should be placed...

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Step 12Remove the warning flags and cautionary tape from the source DC mains and switch the source DC on. 
Step 13Verify the power supply operation by checking that the power supply front panel LEDs are in the 
following states:
INPUT 1 OK LED—If you have source DC cables attached to the VE-1 pair of power supply inputs, 
verify that the...

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Figure 1-26 4000-W DC-Input Power Supply Installation Features
Required Tools
The following tools are required for the power supply removal and installation procedures:
Number 2 Phillips-head screwdriver 
1/4-inch open-ended wrench or 1/4-inch nutdriver
Wire cutters to cut the cable tie-wraps
Additional tools might be necessary to install...

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Removing a 4000 W DC-Input Power Supply
WarningWhen installing the unit, always make the ground connection first and disconnect it last. Statement 42
WarningBefore performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC 
circuits. To ensure that all power is removed, locate the circuit breakers or fuses on the...

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Step 7Loosen the captive installation screw on the power supply. (See Figure 1-27.)
CautionUse both hands to install and remove power supplies. The 4000 W DC-input power supply weighs 
32 pounds (14.5 kg).
Step 8Grasp the power supply handle with one hand, and slide the power supply part of the way out of the 
chassis. Place your other...

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Figure 1-28 Handling a 4000 W DC-Input Power Supply 
Step 9
If the power supply bay is to remain empty, install a blank power supply filler plate (Cisco part number 
700-03104-01) over the opening, and secure it with the captive installation screw.
Installing a 4000 W DC-Input Power Supply
The 4000 W DC-input power supply can be wired for...

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When installing a 4000 W DC-input power supply, observe the following guidelines:
For proper 4000 W DC-input redundant power configuration, all source DC cables for one 4000 W 
DC-input power supply must come from the same battery system (A feed), and all source DC cables 
for the second 4000 W DC-input power supply must come from a...

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Installing the 4000 W Power Supply (Wiring for 2700 W Operation; Left Power Bay)
Refer to Figure 1-26 for item location and identification on the 4000 W DC-input power supply.
NoteYou should allow a minimum of 2.5 to 3 inches (63.5 mm to 76.2 mm) of space between the side of the 
power supply and any obstructions (such as the side of an...