Net Optics xBalancer User Manual

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Connect DC Power

For DC powered models, you must supply your own power ca-

bles and one Phillips screwdriver. DC power cables must have a

wire gauge of at least 16 AWG and a 72 VDC, 6A rating. Remove

the protective covers from the DC power terminal blocks. Use

the Phillips screwdriver to tighten the connections.

Caution: Always connect the earth electrical grounds first, and

keep the earth grounds connected whenever you are working on

the device.

1. Connect a ground wire from the chassis ground to the rack.
2. Connect one end of another ground wire at the ground

connector at Power 1 on the device chassis. Then connect

the other end of the ground wire to the ground connection at

the DC power source.

3. Connect the negative (– 48VDC) side of a DC power cable to

the Power 1 terminal on the chassis, labeled with the minus

symbol (–), and connect the positive (0V) side of the DC

power cable to the Power 1 terminal labeled with the plus

symbol (+). The negative (minus symbol) terminal is in the

center, and the plus terminal is to the right.

4. Connect the other ends of the negative side and the positive

sides of the DC cable to the negative and positive connectors

of the power source.

5. If you want to connect to redundant power, repeat steps

2 and 3 for Power 2 and then connect the other ends to a

separate power source.

Caution: If possible, turn off the power to the power sources

while you are making the above connections.

Note: Be sure to connect the positive sides of the cables to

the positive sides of the power sources, and the negative

sides of the power cables to the negative sides of the power

sources. The two power LEDs on the front panel light up to

indicate that both power sources are on.

Quick Install Guide

xBalancer™ Monitoring

Load Balancer

Unpack and Inspect

Carefully unpack the xBalancer and retain materials for later

use. Check the packing slip against parts received. If any part

is missing or damaged, contact Net Optics Customer Service.

(Note: SFP and SFP+ modules are ordered and shipped

separately.)

The xBalancer product ships with the following:

• xBalancer software
• (1) xStream device
• (2) Power cords
• (1) Cable, 3 Meter, RJ45, CAT 5e 4-Pair
• (1) DB9 to RJ45 cable, 6 ft.
• Screws and washers for mounting the appliance
• Quick Install Guide (this document)
• (1) CD containing the xStream Family User Guide and

xStream Family CLI Command Reference

• Registration instructions
• Service Plan Reference Guide
• Extended Warranty, if purchased

Rack Mount xBalancer Appliance

The xBalancer appliance is designed to mount in a 19-inch rack,

occupying 1U of height. Slide the chassis into the rack and fasten

it in place at the front panel ears using the supplied screws and

washers.

Ground the chassis to the rack by connecting a 14 AWG mini-

mum ground wire with a #8 ring lug to the ground connection on

the rear of the chassis. Terminate the other end of the ground

wire to the rack ground bus bar.

Connect AC Power

If you are installing the appliance with AC connectors:

1. Connect one of the AC power cords to one of the AC power

connectors on the rear panel.

2. Plug the other end of the cord into an AC power circuit.
3. For redundant power, connect the other AC power cord to the

other AC power connector on the rear panel.

4. Plug the other end of the cord into a different AC power

source.

Console

Management

24 Network/Monitor Ports

Activity LED

Link LED

Console Port

Management

Port

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Return

Ground

-48VDC

Return

Ground

-48VDC

Chassis

Ground