Installation Instructions
Table Of Contents
- Notices
- Safety messages
- Before you begin
- Installing the Virtual Services Platform 4000 on a table or shelf
- Installing the Virtual Services Platform 4000 in an equipment rack
- Installing SFP transceivers
- Removing SFP transceivers
- AC power supply specifications
- VSP 4000 power supply power specification
- Installing the Virtual Services Platform 4000 power supply
- Connecting to AC power
Connector
The 300 W and 1000 W AC power supplies use an IEC 60320 C16 AC power cord connector. The
AC power cord is in close proximity to the hot-air exhaust, and supports high operating
temperatures.
The 1000 W AC power supplies use an IEC 60320 C16 AC power cord connector. The AC power
cord is in close proximity to the hot-air exhaust, and supports high operating temperatures.
Figure 2: IEC 60320 C16 connector
Power over Ethernet Plus specifications
Table 2: VSP 4850GTS and 4850GTS-PWR+ models
Maximum PoE+ W Average PoE+ W on 50 port model
855 W with one power supply
1855 W with two power supplies
15.4 W (802.3af)
17.8 W (802.3.at) — One power supply
32.4 W (802.3at) — Two power supplies
• VSP 4850GTS-PWR+ can support 802.3af 15.4 W on each port with one power supply
installed. You can add a second power supply for redundancy.
• VSP 4850GTS-PWR+ can support 802.3at 32.4 W on each port with two power supplies
installed. PoE+ power reduces to an average of 17.8W on each port with one power supply.
Table 3: VSP 4450GSX-PWR+ model
Maximum PoE+ W
Average PoE+ W on 12 ports
835 W with one power supply
1835 W with two power supplies
17.8 W or 32.4 W (802.3.at) — One power supply
Installing the Virtual Services Platform 4000
power supply
You must install at least one power supply before using the switch. VSP 4000 models support two
field replaceable external power supplies. If supported, you can install an optional second power
supply for redundancy, load sharing, or to provide additional PoE+ power budget.
Perform the following procedure to install an external power supply into your switch.
November 2017 Installation Job Aid for VSP 4850GTS 9










