DC Source Site Requirements

Details of the power source requirements for the Netra 240 server are provided in
this section.

TABLE 5-5 DC Power Requirements

Electrical Element Requirement

Voltage (nominal) -48 VDC, -60 VDC

Input current (maximum) 14 A
Max. input surge current 17 A

■ Reliably connected to protected earth ground

■ May be supplied by one or two power sources, isolated from each other
■ Capable of providing up to 600 W of continuous power per feed
■ Limited to TNV-2 as defined by UL 60950 and IEC 60950

Note – The DC server must be installed in a restricted-access location. According to

the National Electrical Code, a restricted-access location is an area intended for
qualified or trained personnel only and has access controlled by a locking
mechanism, such as a key lock or an access card system.

DC Supply and Ground Conductor Requirements

■ Suitable conductor material: use copper conductors only
■ Power supply connections through the input connector: 12 AWG (between the
Netra 240 server and the source). There are three conductors:
■ -48V (negative terminal)
■ Chassis ground connection
■ -48V Return (positive terminal)
■ System ground conductor: 12 AWG (to be connected to the chassis)
■ Cable insulation rating: Minimum of 75˚C (167˚F), low smoke fume (LSF), flame
retardant
■ Cable type one of the following:
■ UL style 1028 or other UL 1581 (VW-1) compliant equivalent
■ IEEE 383 compliant
■ IEEE 1202-1991 compliant

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■ Branch circuit cable insulation color: Per applicable National Electrical Codes
■ Grounding cable insulation color: Green/yellow

Note – Depending on the DC power source, the -48V (negative terminal) might be
marked with a minus (-) symbol, and the -48V Return (positive terminal) might be
marked with a positive (+) symbol.

Overcurrent Protection Requirements

■ Overcurrent protection devices must be provided as part of each equipment rack.
■ Circuit breakers must be located between the DC power source and the Netra 240
server. Use one 20 A double-pole, fast trip DC-rated circuit breaker for each
power supply unit.

Note – Overcurrent protection devices must meet applicable national and local
electrical safety codes and be approved for the intended application.

Assembling and Connecting the DC

Input Power Cable
This section describes how to assemble and connect the DC input power cable and
the location of the I/O ports at the rear of the servers.

Note – This section describes how to assemble and connect the DC power cables to
a DC-powered Netra 240 server. For AC-powered server instructions, see
“Connecting the AC Power Cables” on page 85.

Assembling the DC Input Power Cable

Note – If you have already assembled the DC input power cables, skip to
“Connecting the DC Input Power Cable to the Server” on page 82.

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 1. Identify the parts that you will use to assemble the DC input power cable
(FIGURE 5-1).

The following DC connection parts are required to assemble one or more DC power
input cables. These cables connect the -48V DC input source(s) to the power supply
units.
■ DC input plugs
■ Strain relief housings
■ Cage clamp operating lever
■ Tie wraps

Cage clamp operating lever

DC input plug

Strain relief housing

FIGURE 5-1 DC Connection Parts

2. Turn off power from the DC power source through the circuit breakers.

Caution – Do not proceed with these instructions until you have turned off the
power from the DC power source through the circuit breakers.

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3. Get a DC input plug from the ship kit.
4. Locate the three wires coming from the DC power source that will be used in the
connection to your unit:
■ -48V (negative terminal)
■ Chassis ground
■ -48V Return (positive terminal)

Note – Depending on the DC power source, the -48V (negative terminal) might be
marked with a minus (-) symbol, and the -48V Return (positive terminal) might be
marked with a positive (+) symbol.

5. Strip 5/16 inches (8 mm) of insulation from each of the wires coming from the DC
power source.
Do not strip more than 5/16 inches (8 mm) from each wire. Doing so leaves
uninsulated wire exposed from the DC connector after the assembly is complete.

5/16 in. (8 mm)

FIGURE 5-2 Stripping the Insulation From the Wire

6. Open the cage clamp for this section of the DC input plug by taking one of the
following actions:
■ Insert the tip of the cage clamp operating lever into the rectangular hole directly
above the hole in the DC input plug where you want to insert the first wire. Press
down on the cage clamp operating lever (FIGURE 5-3).
■ Insert a small slotted screwdriver into the rectangular hole directly above the hole
in the DC input plug where you want to insert the first wire, and press down on
the screwdriver (FIGURE 5-4).

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 Top of input plug

FIGURE 5-3 Opening the DC Input Plug Cage Clamp Using the Cage Clamp Operating
Lever

Top of input plug

FIGURE 5-4 Opening the Cage Clamp Using a Screwdriver

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 7. Feed the exposed section of the appropriate wire into the rectangular plug hole in
the DC input plug.
FIGURE 5-5 shows which wires should be inserted into each hole in the DC input
plug.

From -48V return

From chassis ground (green/yellow)

Top of connector
From -48V
3
2
1

FIGURE 5-5 Assembling the DC Input Power Cable

8. Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 for the other two wires to complete the assembly of the
DC input power cable.

9. Repeat Step 4 through Step 8 to create as many DC input power cables as you
need for your unit.
You need one DC input power cable for each of the two power supplies.

If you need to remove a wire from the DC input plug, insert the cage clamp
operating lever or a small screwdriver into the slot directly above the wire and press
down (FIGURE 5-3 and FIGURE 5-4). Pull the wire from the DC input plug.

Installing the Strain Relief Housings

1. Insert the bottom portion of the strain relief housing into the notch on the DC
input plug until it snaps into place.
Ensure that the strain relief housing snaps into place on the DC input plug. You
cannot complete the assembly correctly if the strain relief housing is not snapped
into place.

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FIGURE 5-6 Inserting the Bottom Portion of the Strain Relief Housing

2. Route the three wires coming from the DC power source through the opening at
the end of the bottom portion of the strain relief housing (FIGURE 5-7).

FIGURE 5-7 Routing the Wires out of the Bottom Portion of the Strain Relief Housing

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 3. Insert a tie wrap into the bottom portion of the strain relief housing.

FIGURE 5-8 Securing the Wires to the Strain Relief Housing

4. Loop the tie wrap over the wires and back out of the strain relief housing, and
tightening the tie wrap to secure the wires to the strain relief housing (FIGURE 5-8).

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 5. Lower the top portion of the strain relief housing so that the three prongs on the
top portion insert into the openings in the DC input plug.
Push the top and bottom portions of the strain relief housing together until they
snap into place.

FIGURE 5-9 Assembling the Strain Relief Housing

Connecting the DC Input Power Cable to the

Server

Caution – An energy hazard is present when energized units are not properly
earthed.

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1. Locate the DC connectors at the rear of the server.

FIGURE 5-10 DC Connector Locations

2. Connect the DC input power cables to the DC connectors.

FIGURE 5-11 Connecting the DC Input Power Cable to the DC Connectors

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 3. Turn on the circuit breakers to provide power to the servers.

If you want to disconnect the DC input power cable from the DC connector at some
point in the future, turn the circuit breakers off, then squeeze the two tabs on the
sides of the DC input power cable and gently disconnect the DC input power cable
from the DC power supply.

Caution – Do not attempt to disconnect the DC input power cable from the DC
connector until you have turned off the power from the DC power source through
the circuit breakers.

FIGURE 5-12 Disconnecting the DC Input Power Cable From the DC Connector

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