Installation guide
Chapter 2 Cabling and Troubleshooting the CSS
Connecting the Power Cord
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Cisco 11500 Series Content Services Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Warning
When installing the wires, always connect the ground wire first. When 
disconnecting the wires, always disconnect the ground wire last.
5. Tighten the captive screws to 5 to 7 inch-pounds (0.6 to 0.8 Nm) of torque to 
secure the wires in the connectors. Ensure that the wires are held firmly in 
place.
6. Install the wires to the DC power source. 
For the proper power cable wiring between the CSS 11503 and DC power 
source, see Table 2-9.
Warning
The proper wiring sequence is ground to ground, positive to positive, and 
negative to negative. The ground wire should always be connected first and 
disconnected last.
7. Switch on the circuit breaker that services the DC circuit.
8. To check the DC power connection, see the “Checking the DC Power 
Connection (CSS 11503 and CSS 11506)”section.
Connecting a CSS 11506 Power Cord
The following sections provide information for connecting an AC or DC power 
cords to a CSS 11506.
• Connecting a CSS 11506 AC Power Cord
• Connecting a CSS 11506 DC Power Cord
Table 2-9 CSS 11503 to DC Power Source Cabling
CSS 11503 DC Power Source
 (Ground) 
   (Ground)
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