Connecting Power to the Services Router

J2300 and J4300 Services Routers have a single fixed power supply. The J6300 Services Router has one or two field-replaceable power supplies. For more information about the J-series power specifications, see Power Guidelines, Requirements, and Specifications.

The AC power cord shipped with the router connects the router to earth ground when plugged into an AC grounding-type power outlet. The router must be connected to earth ground during normal operation.

To connect power to the router:

1. Locate the power cord or cords shipped with the router, which has a plug appropriate for your geographical location. For power cord specifications, see Power Guidelines, Requirements, and Specifications.
2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strip to the ESD point on the chassis. For more information about ESD, see Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage.
3. Use a grounding cable to connect the router to earth ground: (For cable requirements, see Chassis Grounding.)
   1. Verify that a licensed electrician has attached an appropriate grounding cable lug to the grounding cable.
   2. Connect one end of the grounding cable to a proper earth ground, such as the rack in which the router is installed.
   3. With a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw and washer from the PEM nut at the grounding point on the rear of the chassis.
   4. Place the grounding lug at the other end of the cable over the grounding point, as shown in Figure 21, Figure 22, and Figure 23.
   5. Secure the cable lug to the grounding point, first with the washer, then with the screw.
4. For each power supply:
   1. Insert the appliance coupler end of a power cord into the appliance inlet on the power supply faceplate, as shown in Figure 21, Figure 22, and Figure 23.
   2. Insert the plug into an AC power source receptacle.
5. Verify that the power cord does not block access to router components or drape where people can trip on it.