DC Power Source Cabling for the MX80 Router
The DC power supply in PS0 must be powered by a dedicated power feed derived from feed A, and the DC power supply in PS1 must be powered by a dedicated power feed derived from feed B. This configuration provides the commonly deployed A/B feed redundancy for the system.
![]() | Caution: You must ensure that power connections maintain the proper polarity. The power source cables might be labeled (+) and (–) to indicate their polarity. There is no standard color coding for DC power cables. The color coding used by the external DC power source at your site determines the color coding for the leads on the power cables that attach to the terminal studs on each power supply. |
![]() | Warning: For field-wiring connections, use copper conductors only. |
![]() | Caution: Power cords and cables must not block access to device components or drape where people could trip on them. |
Related Topics
- MX80 Power System Description
- Maintaining the MX80 Power Supplies
- Replacing an MX80 DC Power Supply
- MX80 DC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines
- MX80 Router DC Power Specifications
- Power Consumption for a DC-Powered MX80 Router
- DC Power Circuit Breaker Requirements for the MX80 Router
- DC Power Cable Specifications for the MX80 Router


