The AC power supply in a vEdge 5000 router is a hot-insertable and hot-removable field replacement unit
(FRU). You can remove and replace the power supply in the rear of the chassis without powering off the
router or disrupting normal functioning.
Table 1 describes the AC power supply specifications for the vEdge 5000 router.
Table 87:
SpecificationItem
110/230 VrmsAC input voltage
60/50 HzAC input line frequency
300 WattsMaximum output power
285 WattsMaximum power
consumption
AC Power Supply LEDs
The vEdge 5000 AC power supply has an LED faceplate that displays information about the status of the
power supply. Table 2 describes the LEDs on an AC power supply in a vEdge 5000 router.
Table 88:
DescriptionLED State
No AC power to all or any Power Supply Unit (PSU) in the systemOFF
No AC power to this PSU only0.5Hz Flashing Red
AC present but only standby output on1Hz Flashing Green
Power supply DC output ON and OKGreen
Power supply has failedRed
Power supply warning0.5Hz Flashing
Red*/Green*
*Flashing frequency: 1Hz (0.5 seconds Red/0.5 seconds Green)
AC Power Cord Specifications
The vEdge 5000 router ships with a detachable AC power cord. The power cord has a C13 connector at one
end and the other end is specific to the country/locality to which the product is shipped.
Cooling System and Airflow in a vEdge 5000 Router
The cooling system in a vEdge 5000 router consists of four individual fan trays, each comprising a
double-stacked fan module (see Figure 1). The fan trays cool the router itself, except the power supply units,
which have their own fans for cooling.
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