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Cisco 2900 Series and 3900 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 5      Installing and Upgrading Internal Modules and FRUs
  Replacing Power Supplies and Redundant Power Supplies
Installing and Removing a Redundant Power Supply Adapter
The redundant power supply (RPS) for the Cisco 2911, 2921, or 2951 router is an external 
Cisco
 RPS 2300. To connect the RPS, the router must be fitted with an RPS adapter. A blank panel must 
be removed before installing the RPS adapter. The external RPS attaches to a connector on the front of 
the adapter. See 
Figure 5-32.
Note
After connecting to the RPS2300, Cisco 2900 series routers require a reboot.
Tip
For information specific to the RPS 2300, see the Cisco Redundant Power Supply System Hardware 
Installation Guide at:
 
 
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/power_supplies/rps2300/hardware/installation/guide/2300
hig.html
Depending upon RPS configuration, more than one router can be backed up. 
Caution
Failure to follow the RPS Installation or Removal procedures can cause damage to the router, RPS 
adapter, RPS cable, or RPS.
Figure 5-32 Cisco 2911 Redundant Power Supply Adapter
.
Table 5-3 shows RPS 2300 backup capabilities when coupled with Cisco 2900 series ISRs.
1 RPS Adapter 2 RPS fastening screws (2)
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1
2
2
Ta b l e  5-3 RPS 2300 Backup Capabilities 
Power Mode
Quantity and Type of RPS 2300 FRU 
Quantity 1 
C3K-PWR-750WAC
Quantity 2 
C3K-PWR-750WAC
Quantity 1 
C3K-PWR-1150WAC
Quantity 2
C3K-PWR-1150WAC
2911 in RPS 1 2 1 2
2921, 2951 in 
RPS
0 1 0 1