Installation Guide

2. Connect the other end of the redundant power cord to the Extreme switch.
The connector fits the slot in only one direction.
Note
If your switch was shipped with a metal cover plate over the redundant power input
connector, remove the cover.
Warning
The redundant power input connector on the rear of the switch contains high energy and
is a burn hazard. Use care when connecting the redundant power supply cord to the rear
of the switch.
Figure 305: Connecting an EPS-500 Unit to a Switch
3. Connect an appropriate AC input power cord to the AC connector on the EPS-500 unit.
Note
An AC power cord is not provided with the EPS-500 unit. See Power Cord Requirements
for AC-Powered Switches and AC Power Supplies on page 653 for information about
selecting a power cord.
Caution
The EPS-500 unit does not have a switch for turning the unit on and o. Disconnect power
to the EPS-500 unit by removing the plug from the electrical outlet. Be sure that this
connection is where you can easily reach it.
4. Connect the other end of the AC power cord to the electrical outlet.
Be sure that the electrical outlet is properly grounded.
The Power LED on the front of the EPS-500 unit should light solid green to indicate that it is ready.
Installing an EPS-600LS External Power Module
Install one, two, or three EPS-600LS power modules (model no. 10913) in the EPS-C chassis (model no.
10912) to build an external redundant power system for a PoE-capable switch.
Installing External Power Supplies
Installing an EPS-600LS External Power Module
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