24 Chapter 1 Cables and power
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Connecting the power cord
You must order the power cord for the VPN Router 1750 separately.
The power cord must meet the requirements described in “Power cord
requirements” on page 24.
To connect the power cord and turn on the system power, perform the following
steps:
1 Connect the power cord to the AC receptacle on the back of the gateway, as
shown in “Rear view of the Nortel VPN Router 1750” on page 23.
2 Connect the power cord to the power outlet.
Caution: Risk of equipment damage
Do not modify or use the AC power cord if it is not the exact type that is
required for your power outlet.
Table 2 Power cord requirements
Requirement Description
Current rating The power cord must be rated for the available AC voltage and
must have a current rating that is at least 125 percent of the
current rating of the gateway (5 A @ 100 Voltage Alternating
Current (VAC) or 3 A @ 240 VAC).
Certification The power cord must have certification marks from an
acceptable regional agency.
Cord length and flexibility The power cord must be less than 4.5 meters (14.7 feet) long.
The cord must be a flexible harmonized cord or VDE-certified
cordage to comply with the gateway safety certifications.
Power supply connector The connector that you plug into the AC receptacle on the
gateway must be an IEC 320, Sheet C13 female.
Wall outlet connector The power cord must terminate in a male plug with
appropriate grounding.
Caution: Risk of equipment damage
Protect the VPN Router 1750 by plugging it into a surge suppressor.