3.6. Connecting Power

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This section describes connecting power. As soon as power is applied, the NetWall E80B will boot-up and cOS Core will start.

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

Figure 3.2. Rear View of a NetWall E80B Unit

Connecting AC Power

To connect power, follow these steps:

Connect the end of the power cord to the power inlet on the NetWall E80B.

Figure 3.3. NetWall E80B Power Inlet Socket

Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded power outlet.

Power is controlled by the rocker switch situated to the left of the power inlet socket. To switch on, depress the upper part of the switch so it moves to the On position.

The E80B will boot up as soon as power is applied and cOS Core 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 Core will be fully initialized and the NetWall E80B is then ready for configuration using a direct console connection or via a network connection to the default management Ethernet interface.

Initial cOS Core configuration is described in Chapter 4, cOS Core Configuration.

	Important: Protecting against power surges
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 NetWall E80B 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: Protecting against power surges

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 NetWall E80B 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.