Prerequisites
Before you install and use the redundant power supply, ensure the area housing the RPS 15
chassis meets the following environmental requirements:
• Ambient temperature between 0° and 40° C (32° and 104° F)
• Relative humidity between 5% and 85% noncondensing
• No nearby heat sources such as hot air vents or direct sunlight
• No nearby sources of severe electromagnetic noise
• No excessive dust
• Adequate power source within 6 feet (1.83 m); one 15-Amp circuit required for each power
supply
• At least 2 inches (5.08 cm) on each side of the chassis for ventilation
• Adequate space at the front and rear of the chassis for access to cables
1. If you are installing the first RPS 15 module into the empty center chassis slot,
proceed to step 2. Otherwise, remove one of the blank panels on the front of the
chassis.
2. Insert an RPS 15 power supply module into the empty slot.
3. Verify that the module is firmly seated in the slot.
4. Use the thumbscrews to fasten the faceplate to the chassis and secure the power
supply module.
5. Repeat these steps for each power supply module that you must install.
Installing DC-DC converter in a 5500 Series switch
This procedure describes the steps used to install a DC-DC converter. This procedures applies
only to 5500 Series switches.
Power connection
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