2.6. Connecting Power

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This section describes connecting power. As soon as power is applied, the NetShield 500 Series will boot-up and cOS Stream will start.

	Important: Review the safety information
	Before connecting power, please review the electrical safety information found in Chapter 7, Safety Precautions.

Figure 2.8. Front View of a NetShield 500 Series Unit

Note that the NetShield 500 Series is capable of having two power adapters connected for redundancy through the power inlets labeled DC1 and DC2. As standard, the product comes with only a single power adapter. A second, optional adapter can be purchased as a separate item.

Note that there is a power status light above both power inlets on the 500 Series which indicates if power is applied to that inlet.

Connecting AC Power

To connect power, follow these steps:

Connect the end of the power adapter's power cord to the power inlet on the NetShield 500 Series. The 500 Series has a threaded connector which must be screwed firmly in place to prevent the power cable accidentally detaching.

Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC power outlet.

If a second power adapter is used for redundancy, the procedure for inserting the power cable should be repeated for this second power supply.

The NetShield 500 Series has a push-button On/Off switch. The 500 Series will boot up as soon as power is applied and cOS Stream will start. The progress of the process can be seen on a CLI console connected to the local console port.

After a brief period of time, cOS Stream will be fully initialized and the NetShield 500 Series is then ready for configuration using a direct console connection or via a network connection to the default management Ethernet interface.

Initial cOS Stream configuration is described in Chapter 3, cOS Stream Configuration..

	Important: Consider power surge protection
It is recommended to consider the purchase and use of a separate surge protection unit from a third party for the power connection to the NetShield 500 Series hardware. This is to ensure that the appliance is protected from damage by sudden external electrical power surges through the power cable. Surge protection is particularly important in locations where there is a heightened risk of lightning strikes and/or power grid spikes. Any surge protection unit should be installed exactly according to the manufacturer's instructions since correct installation of such units is vital for them to be effective.

Important: Consider power surge protection

It is recommended to consider the purchase and use of a separate surge protection unit from a third party for the power connection to the NetShield 500 Series hardware. This is to ensure that the appliance is protected from damage by sudden external electrical power surges through the power cable.

Surge protection is particularly important in locations where there is a heightened risk of lightning strikes and/or power grid spikes.

Any surge protection unit should be installed exactly according to the manufacturer's instructions since correct installation of such units is vital for them to be effective.