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Power Cord Requirements
If using a power cord other then a Dell Force10 supplied power cord, the cord must terminate at a right
angle (IEC320 C19 connector) to the power module, see
Figure 6-3
. The power source end of the power
cord must have an appropriately sized plug that complies with your local electrical codes. Conductor size
must also conform to your local electrical codes.
The following are Dell Force10 supplied plug types.
• EU: CEE 7/7
• UK:CEE7/7, BS 1363
• SWZ: CEE7/7, 309
• JAP: NEMA 5-20
• JAP 220: NEMA 6-20, L6-20
• US: C14, C20, NEMA 5-20, L5-20
• US 220: NEMA 6-20, L6-20, L6-30 (30A)
Install the AC Power Supply Units
To install an AC power supply unit:
Step Task
1 Verify that the power switch on the power supply is in the OFF position.
2 Orient the power supply handle to the left, and slide the backplane connector end into a power supply slot.
3 Secure the power supply into place by tightening the two locking screws to 5 in-lbs.
4 Plug an AC power cord into the socket on the front of the unit:
a Loosen the power cord retainer thumb screw.
b Rotate the retainer clockwise away from the socket and plug the power cord into the socket.
c Rotate the retainer counter clockwise over the power cord, and tighten the thumb screw to secure the power
cord.
Figure 6-3. Securing the AC Power Cord