Chapter 3System Specifications3 - 8ARX-2500 System Power RequirementsThe ARX-2500 is powered by two power supplies (1+1 redundancy)consisting of two power modules and one power system frame. Two powermodules are recommended for full redundancy and load-sharing.The power supplies require a 10A / 220VAC input cord, which is providedwith the chassis. The AC outlet to the switch must be properly grounded.ARX-4000 System Power RequirementsThe ARX-4000 chassis dissipates 975 watts of power. The control planedissipates 600 watts and the data plane dissipates 375 watts. This isequivalent to 3328 BTUs/hour.Cable RequirementsFor details on the cable requirements for all the ARX models, choose fromthe following:• ARX-500 Cable Requirements, on page 3-8• ARX-1500 Cable Requirements, on page 3-9• ARX-2000 Cable Requirements, on page 3-10• ARX-2500 Cable Requirements, on page 3-11• ARX-4000 Cable Requirements, on page 3-12ARX-500 Cable RequirementsThe following table lists the required cables and power cords for theARX-500.All cables are customer-supplied except the AC power cord and consolecable.Table 3.6 ARX-500 Required Power and Data CablesQty. Cable/Cord Used on... Specification1 AC power cord AC/DC power supply Choose from the cablesshipped with the switch:• 20 A/250 Vac or• 15 A/120 VacBoth have IEC-320-typeconnectors.