Cisco 8600 Series Secure Routers Hardware Installation Guide

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Cisco 8600 Series Secure Routers Hardware Installation Guide

Install and remove AC power supplies

Updated: October 12, 2026

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Details the process of installing and removing AC power supplies, including step-by-step instructions for both actions to ensure safe and efficient power supply replacement.

This section describes how to install and remove AC power supplies in Cisco 8600 Series Secure Routers.

Install AC power supplies

Note

Do not install the power supplies with the chassis cover off.

Procedure

  1. Ensure that the chassis power switch on the chassis is in the Standby position.

    Note

    It is not required to place the chassis power switch in the Standby position if you want to hot-swap a single power supply.

  2. Insert the power supply module into the appropriate slot(s), making sure that the retention latch is firmly latched. You can verify that the power supply module is firmly latched by gently pulling the power supply handle.

  3. Insert the power supply cables firmly into the power supplies.

    Note

    Ensure that both power supplies are inserted firmly and the power cords are in place.

  4. If you have changed the chassis power switch to the Standby position in Step 1, press the power switch to the On position.

    The power supply LEDs are illuminated (green).

Remove AC power supplies

Procedure

  1. Ensure that the chassis power switch is in the Standby position.

    Note

    It is not required to place the chassis power switch in the Standby position if you want to hot-swap a single power supply.

  2. Unplug the power cable from the power supply.

  3. Press the retaining latch towards the pull handle, grasp the handle with one hand, and pull the power supply out of the slot while supporting the weight of the power supply with the other hand.

  4. Repeat these steps if it is required to remove the other AC power supply.