Installation Guide

Table Of Contents
4 = RPS AC power cord 10 = AC connector on power supply
5 = Switch AC power cord 11 = AC connector on switch
6 = AC power outlet with ground connection for power
supply
1. Connect one end of the RPS cable (3) to the RPS connector at the rear of the power supply (8).
2. Connect the other end of the RPS cable (3) to the RPS connector on the switch (9).
Note
AC power cords and outlets vary depending on country. See Selecting Power Supply
Cords on page 520 for more information.
3. Connect the AC power cord (4) to the AC input power connector on the power supply (10).
4. Plug the AC power cord (4) into the main AC power outlet (6).
5. Connect the second AC power cord (5) to the AC input power connector on the switch (11).
6. Plug the AC power cord (5) into the main AC power outlet (7), preferably on a dierent circuit for
better redundancy.
The AC OK and DC OK LEDs on the front of the power supply turn green to indicate that the connection
was successful and the power supply is operating properly.
If the LEDs do not light properly, follow these steps to troubleshoot:
Check the AC power cord connection at the AC power source and make sure the power source is
within specification.
Check the AC power connection to the power supply.
Swap the AC power cord with one that is known to work properly.
Installing a VX-RPS-1000 Redundant Power Supply
The VX-RPS-1000 redundant supply (Part no. 18202) is designed as a backup power source for the
V400 Virtual Port Extender.
You can install the VX-RPS-1000 in a 19-inch rack in either of two ways:
Installing a Single VX-RPS-1000 Power Supply in a Rack on page 409
Installing up to Three VX-RPS-1000 Power Supplies on a Shelf on page 409
Caution
Observe all ESD precautions when handling sensitive electronic equipment.
Locate each VX-RPS-1000 unit within 6 ft (1.8 m) of its power source.
Only qualified personnel should install redundant power supply (RPS) units.
Installing a VX-RPS-1000 Redundant Power Supply
Installing External Power Supplies
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