Table Of Contents
Installation
Preparing for Installation
Safety
Warnings
EMC Regulatory Statements
Site Requirements
Unpacking the Box
Setting the RPS 300 on a Desktop
Rack-Mounting the Cisco RPS
Planning Your Rack-Mount Installation
Tools and Equipment Required
Attaching the Brackets to the RPS
Mounting the RPS in a Rack
Attaching the Optional Cable Guide
Connecting the RPS 300
Troubleshooting
Installation
This chapter describes how to install and connect the Cisco RPS 300 Redundant Power System (RPS). The following sections are included:
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"Preparing for Installation" section
•"Setting the RPS 300 on a Desktop" section
•"Rack-Mounting the Cisco RPS" section
•"Connecting the RPS 300" section
•"Troubleshooting" section
Preparing for Installation
Read the following sections before beginning installation of the RPS 300:
•"Safety" section
•"Site Requirements" section
•"Unpacking the Box" section
Safety
Read all safety warnings and installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.
Warnings
These warnings are translated into several languages in "Translated Safety Warnings."
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment.
Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Warning This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to earth ground during normal use.
Warning Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.
Warning Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals.
Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area is where access can only be gained by service personnel through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
Warning The device is designed to work with TN power systems.
Warning Care must be given to connecting units to the supply circuit so that wiring is not overloaded.
Warning Do not touch the power supply when the power cord is connected. For systems with a power switch, line voltages are present within the power supply even when the power switch is off and the power cord is connected. For systems without a power switch, line voltages are present within the power supply when the power cord is connected.
Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
In addition, you should always follow these guidelines:
•Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist.
•Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit. Always check.
EMC Regulatory Statements
U.S.A.
U.S. regulatory information for this product is in the front matter of this manual.
Taiwan
Hungary
Hungarian Class A Warning Notice
This equipment is a Class A product and should be used and installed properly according to the Hungarian EMC Class A requirements (MSZEN55022). Class A equipment is designed for typical commercial establishments for which special conditions of installation and protection distance are used.
Figyelmeztetés a felhasználói kézikönyv számára:
Ez a berendezés "A" osztályú termék, felhasználására és üzembe helyezésére a magyar EMC "A" osztályú követelményeknek (MSZ EN 55022) megfelelõen kerülhet sor, illetve ezen "A" osztályú berendezések csak megfelelõ kereskedelmi forrásból származhatnak, amelyek biztosítják a megfelelõ speciális üzembe helyezési körülményeket és biztonságos üzemelési távolságok alkalmazását.
Site Requirements
Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area is where access can only be gained by service personnel through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
The Cisco RPS location is extremely important for proper operation. Equipment placed too close together, inadequate ventilation, and inaccessible panels can cause malfunctions and shutdowns and can make maintenance difficult.
The following information will help you to plan the location of the chassis.
•Plan for access to both the front and rear panels of the RPS 300.
•Make sure that the room where the RPS 300 operates has adequate ventilation. Remember that electrical equipment generates heat. Ambient air temperature might not cool equipment to acceptable operating temperatures without adequate ventilation. Refer to "Technical Specifications" for temperature requirements.
Unpacking the Box
When you unpack the switch, be sure that the package contains the items in the following list. If any items are missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative:
•The RPS 300 Redundant Power System
•The Cisco Documentation CD-ROM package
•AC power cord
•One 14-pin-to-14-pin DC connector cable
•Mounting kit containing:
–Four rubber feet for mounting the switch on a table
–Two mounting brackets
–Four Phillips flat-head screws for attaching the brackets to the switch
–Four Phillips truss-head screws for attaching the brackets to the switch
–Four Phillips machine screws for attaching the brackets to a rack
–One cable guide and one black Phillips machine screw for attaching the cable guide to one of the mounting brackets
•Cisco Information Packet, containing warranty, safety, and support information
When all items are unpacked, proceed to the section that meets your needs:
•"Setting the RPS 300 on a Desktop" section
•"Rack-Mounting the Cisco RPS" section
Setting the RPS 300 on a Desktop
Warning Do not stack the chassis on any other equipment. If the chassis falls, it can cause severe bodily injury and equipment damage.
Follow these steps to install your chassis on a desktop:
Step 1 Unpack the RPS 300.
Step 2 Attach the rubber feet from the accessory kit in the round recesses on the chassis bottom.
Step 3 Set the RPS 300 chassis on an appropriate desktop.
Note If you have questions or need assistance, see the section, "Obtaining Technical Assistance" section.
Rack-Mounting the Cisco RPS
This section explains how to rack-mount the Cisco RPS 300 in a 19- or 24-inch equipment rack. Read the following information before rack-mounting your chassis.
Planning Your Rack-Mount Installation
Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
•This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
•When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
•If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.
The following information will help you plan your equipment rack installation:
•Enclosed racks must have adequate ventilation. Make sure that the rack is not congested because each unit generates heat. Heat generated by equipment near the bottom of the rack can be drawn upward into the intake ports of the equipment above. An enclosed rack should have louvered sides and a fan to provide cooling air.
•When mounting a chassis in an open rack, make sure that the rack frame does not block the intake or exhaust ports. If the chassis is installed on slides, check the position of the chassis when it is seated in the rack.
•Baffles can isolate exhaust air from intake air, which also helps to draw cooling air through the chassis. The best placement of the baffles depends on the airflow patterns in the rack, which can be found by experimenting with different configurations.
•When equipment installed in a rack (particularly in an enclosed rack) fails, try operating the equipment by itself, if possible. Power off other equipment in the rack and in adjacent racks to allow the unit under test a maximum of cooling air and clean power.
•Install the RPS 300 and the external devices to which it will connect in adjacent shelves in a rack.
Tools and Equipment Required
You need the following tools and equipment to rack-mount the RPS 300:
•Number 12 Phillips screwdriver
•Number 8 Phillips screwdriver
•Screws for attaching the brackets to the RPS and the RPS to the rack
•Rack-mount brackets (19-inch or 24-inch) from the accessory kit
Attaching the Brackets to the RPS
The bracket orientation and the screws you use depend on whether you are attaching the brackets for a 19-inch or a 24-inch rack. Use two of the supplied screws to attach each bracket, according to the following guidelines:
•For a 19-inch rack, use the supplied number-8 Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of the bracket to the RPS.
•For a 24-inch rack, use the supplied number-8 Phillips truss-head screws to attach the short side of the bracket to the RPS.
You can install the RPS into a rack with the front panel or the rear panel facing forward.
Note If you plan to use the optional cable guide, you should mount the RPS with the rear panel forward.
Figure 2-1 through Figure 2-4 show how to attach a bracket to one side of the RPS for installation into 19-inch or 24-inch racks with the front panel or rear panel of the RPS facing forward. Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side.
Figure 2-1 Attaching Brackets for 19- Inch Racks (Front Panel Forward)
Figure 2-2 Attaching Brackets for 19-Inch Racks (Rear Panel Forward)
Figure 2-3 Attaching Brackets for 24-Inch Racks (Front Panel Forward)
Figure 2-4 Attaching Brackets for 24-Inch Racks (Rear Panel Forward)
Mounting the RPS in a Rack
After the brackets are attached to the RPS, use the four supplied number-12 Phillips machine screws to securely attach the brackets to the rack, as shown in Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5 Mounting the RPS in a Rack
Attaching the Optional Cable Guide
The provided cable guide prevents cables from getting crossed and makes them accessible for disconnecting when necessary. If the RPS is in a 19-inch or 24-inch rack, you can attach the cable guide to the left or right bracket by using the supplied black screw, as shown in Figure 2-6.
Note If you are using the cable guide, rack mount the RPS with the rear panel forward.
Figure 2-6 Attaching the Cable Guide
Connecting the RPS 300
Warning Before working on a system that has an on/off switch, turn OFF the power and unplug the power cord.
With the RPS 300 on a desktop or in a rack, connect devices as follows:
Step 1 If the RPS is already connected to AC power, press the Standby/Active button on the RPS to put it into Standby mode. The Standby/Active LED flashes amber.
Step 2 Connect one end of an RPS connector cable (CAB-RPS-1414=) to an RPS DC output connector. See Figure 2-7. To ensure proper operation, be sure that the connector is completely seated and that the screw is securely tightened.
Note The cable is the same at both ends, and either end connects to the RPS or the device. The connector is designed to insert into the receptacle in the correct orientation.
Figure 2-7 Connecting the Cable to the RPS 300
Warning Attach only the Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS-N1) to the RPS receptacle on the device.
Step 3 Connect the other end of the RPS connector cable to the RPS receptacle on the device. On the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch, this connector is labeled "DC Input for Remote Power Supply."
Step 4 Repeat Steps 2 through 3 for each device that the RPS 300 will support.
Step 5 Connect all supported devices to an AC power source.
Note The RPS 300 is designed to provide backup for internal power supply failures of connected device power supplies. It is not designed to act as a backup power source that protects against losses of power due to external power outages. We recommend using an uninterruptable power system (UPS) as protection against power outages.
Step 6 If the RPS is not already connected to AC power, connect the AC power cable to the RPS 300 as shown in Figure 2-8, and connect the other end of the power cable to an AC power source.
Figure 2-8 Connecting the AC Cable to the RPS 300
Step 7 Press the RPS Standby/Active button to put the RPS into active mode.
The Standby/Active, Output Power, Temperature, and Fan LEDs on the RPS front panel should be green. The DC Output LEDs for the connected devices should also be green. If they are not green, refer to Table 2-1 for the appropriate action to take.
Troubleshooting
The RPS 300 is not repairable in the field. Table 2-1 shows the appropriate action to take for specific LED indications.
Table 2-1 LED Indications and Appropriate Action
Symptom
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Condition
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Action
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Standby/Active LED is blinking amber.
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RPS is in standby mode.
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Press Standby/Active button to put the RPS in active mode.
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Standby/Active LED is off.
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AC power connection to one or both of the internal power supplies is faulty or not connected.
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Check AC power connection to external power.
If the AC power is connected properly, there might be a problem with the RPS internal power supplies.
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Output Power LED is amber.
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DC output power from internal power supplies is not available or not functioning correctly.
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An internal power supply is defective or the RPS has reacted to an overcurrent condition. Press the Standby/Active button. If the amber color does not change to green, replace the RPS 300.
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Temperature LED is amber.
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The RPS 300 is approaching an overtemperature condition.
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Reduce the ambient temperature.
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Fan (blower) LED is amber.
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Blower is not operating properly.
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The fan is defective. Replace the RPS 300.
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One or more DC Output LEDs are blinking green.
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The RPS is unavailable to the connected device. It is either providing power to another connected device or a fault condition exists.
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Verify that the RPS is supplying power to one device. If so, this is a normal indication and will change when that external device is again supplying its own power and the Standby/Active button is pressed.
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One or more DC Output LEDs are solid amber.
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The RPS is in standby mode.
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Press the Standby/Active button to put the RPS into ready mode.
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