Installation guide

Mgmt 2Mgmt 1Mgmt 0USBAlarmConsole
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Acme Packet 6100 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 17
Figure 2 - 28. Acme Packet 6100 Dual AC Power Supplies and Grounding Posts
Mgmt 2Mgmt 1Mgmt 0USBAlarmConsole
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Figure 2 - 29. Acme Packet 6100 Dual DC Power Supplies and Grounding Posts
Power Supply
Redundancy
During normal operation, the Acme Packet 6100 is load-balanced and draws
power from both supplies. The two power supplies also provide hardware
redundancy. If a power supply fails, the Acme Packet 6100 can rely on only one
functional power supply to sustain normal operation. A malfunctioning power
supply must be removed and replaced as soon as possible. If the Acme Packet
6100 starts up with only one power supply, it will not generate an alarm.
AC Power The auto-sensing AC power supply is rated at 110-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, and is
supplied with an IEC connector. The handle on the front panel of the power
supply is used to insert and remove the power supply from the chassis. The