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CONTENTS
Preface ix
Audience x
Organization x
Related Publications x
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings xi
Obtaining Documentation xviii
World Wide Web xviii
Documentation CD-ROM xviii
Ordering Documentation xviii
Documentation Feedback xix
Obtaining Technical Assistance xix
Cisco.com xix
Technical Assistance Center xx
Cisco TAC Web Site xx
Cisco TAC Escalation Center xxi
CHAPTER 1Overview 1-1
Features 1-1
Supported Devices and Configurations 1-2
Quasi-Redundant Configuration 1-4
Fully Redundant Configuration 1-5
Redundant with Reboot 1-6
Quasi- and Fully Redundant Mixed Configuration 1-7
Front and Rear Panel Descriptions 1-8

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LEDs 1-9
Safety Recommendations 1-11
Safety Warnings 1-12
Safety with Electricity 1-12
CHAPTER 2Installing the Cisco RPS 2-1
Setting the Cisco RPS on a Desktop 2-3
Rack-Mounting the Cisco RPS 2-3
Planning Your Rack-Mount Installation 2-4
Tools and Equipment Required 2-5
Identifying Rack-Mount Brackets 2-5
Attaching Brackets 2-6
Mounting the Chassis in a Rack 2-8
CHAPTER 3Connection Requirements 3-1
Tools and Equipment Required 3-2
Cabling Options 3-2
Ordering Cables 3-3
Upgrade Kit with Power Adapter Plate for Routers and Concentrators 3-6
CHAPTER 4Connecting the Cisco RPS 4-1
Power Considerations 4-1
Connecting Hubs 4-2
Connecting Switches 4-6
Connecting Routers and the Cisco MC3810 Concentrator 4-13
CHAPTER 5Troubleshooting the Cisco RPS 5-1
Reading the LEDs 5-1

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Displaying Status 5-5
Error Messages on Cisco 2600 Series and Cisco 3620, Cisco 3640, and Cisco 3725
Routers 5-6
DC Failure 5-6
AC Failure 5-7
Fan Failure 5-9
Temperature Error 5-10
Multiple Errors 5-12
Replacing an External Device 5-13
Getting Technical Support 5-14
APPENDIX ATechnical Specifications A-1
I NDEX

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Preface
The Cisco Redundant Power System Hardware Installation Guide documents
operation and features of the Cisco 600W Redundant Power System (RPS). It
provides installation instructions and troubleshooting information for the RPS,
which can be used to support the following current product lines:
•FastHub 400 series hubs and Cisco 1516M hubs (also known as the
HP 10BASE-T Hub-16M)
•Catalyst 1900 series switches, Catalyst 2820 series switches, Catalyst 2900
series XL switches, and Catalyst 3500 series XL switches
•Cisco 2500 series routers and access servers, Cisco 3620, 3640, and 3725
routers, and Cisco 2600 series and Cisco 4000 series routers
•Cisco MC3810 series multiservice concentrators
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Audience
This publication is designed for people who have some experience installing
networking equipment such as routers, hubs, servers, and switches. We assume
that the person installing and troubleshooting the Cisco RPS is familiar with
electronic circuitry and wiring practices and has experience as an electronic or
electromechanical technician.
Organization
Table 1 describes the document organization.
Table 1 Document Organization
Chapter Title Description
Chapter 1 Overview Gives an overview of the Cisco RPS, features, supported
devices, configurations, physical description including
LEDs, and safety recommendations.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco RPS Provides instructions for setting the Cisco RPS on a
desktop or for rack-mounting the Cisco RPS.
Chapter 3 Connection Requirements Explains the cabling options for connecting the Cisco RPS
to external devices and how to order cabling and upgrade
kits appropriate for each device.
Chapter 4 Connecting the Cisco RPS Provides procedures for connecting the Cisco RPS to the
supported external devices (see Table 1-1 on page 3) and
steps for replacing a failed external device receiving power
from the Cisco RPS.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting the
Cisco RPS
Describes how to identify and resolve some of the
problems that might arise with the Cisco RPS.
Appendix A Technical Specifications Lists the technical specifications for the Cisco RPS.

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Related Publications
Related Publications
For more related information, refer to the installation and configuration guides for
the specific switch or router. For routers and concentrators that require a power
adapter plate, also refer to the instructions that ship with the plate.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Notes, cautions, and warnings use the following conventions and symbols.
Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to
additional information and material.
Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could
result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause
bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards
involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for
preventing accidents. To see translations of the warnings that appear in this
publication, refer to the translated safety warnings that accompanied this
device.
Note: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Note: This documentation is to be used in conjunction with the specific
product installation guide that shipped with the product. Please refer to the
Installation Guide, Configuration Guide, or other enclosed additional
documentation for further details.

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Waarschuwing
BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES
Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die
lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat
werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen
betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van de standaard praktijken
om ongelukken te voorkomen. Voor een vertaling van de waarschuwingen die
in deze publicatie verschijnen, dient u de vertaalde
veiligheidswaarschuwingen te raadplegen die bij dit apparaat worden
geleverd.
Opmerking BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES.
Opmerking Deze documentatie dient gebruikt te worden in combinatie met de
installatiehandleiding voor het specifieke product die bij het product wordt
geleverd. Raadpleeg de installatiehandleiding, configuratiehandleiding of
andere verdere ingesloten documentatie voor meer informatie.
Varoitus
TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUTEEN LIITTYVIÄ OHJEITA
Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Olet tilanteessa, joka voi johtaa
ruumiinvammaan. Ennen kuin työskentelet minkään laitteiston parissa, ota
selvää sähkökytkentöihin liittyvistä vaaroista ja tavanomaisista
onnettomuuksien ehkäisykeinoista. Tässä asiakirjassa esitettyjen varoitusten
käännökset löydät laitteen mukana toimitetuista ohjeista.
Huomautus SÄILYTÄ NÄMÄ OHJEET
Huomautus Tämä asiakirja on tarkoitettu käytettäväksi yhdessä tuotteen
mukana tulleen asennusoppaan kanssa. Katso lisätietoja asennusoppaasta,
kokoonpano-oppaasta ja muista mukana toimitetuista asiakirjoista.

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Attention
IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une
situation pouvant causer des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de
travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers posés par les
circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment
utilisées pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des
traductions d'avertissements figurant dans cette publication, consultez les
consignes de sécurité traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil.
Remarque CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS
Remarque Cette documentation doit être utilisée avec le guide spécifique
d'installation du produit qui accompagne ce dernier. Veuillez vous reporter au
Guide d'installation, au Guide de configuration, ou à toute autre
documentation jointe pour de plus amples renseignements.
Warnung
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN
Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die
zu einer Körperverletzung führen könnte. Bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an
irgendeinem Gerät beginnen, seien Sie sich der mit elektrischen
Stromkreisen verbundenen Gefahren und der Standardpraktiken zur
Vermeidung von Unfällen bewusst. Übersetzungen der in dieser
Veröffentlichung enthaltenen Warnhinweise sind im Lieferumfang des Geräts
enthalten.
Hinweis BEWAHREN SIE DIESE SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN AUF
Hinweis Dieses Handbuch ist zum Gebrauch in Verbindung mit dem
Installationshandbuch für Ihr Gerät bestimmt, das dem Gerät beiliegt.
Entnehmen Sie bitte alle weiteren Informationen dem Handbuch
(Installations- oder Konfigurationshandbuch o. Ä.) für Ihr spezifisches Gerät.

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Figyelem!
FONTOS BIZTONSÁGI ELÕÍRÁSOK
Ez a figyelmezetõ jel veszélyre utal. Sérülésveszélyt rejtõ helyzetben van.
Mielõtt bármely berendezésen munkát végezte, legyen figyelemmel az
elektromos áramkörök okozta kockázatokra, és ismerkedjen meg a szokásos
balesetvédelmi eljárásokkal. A kiadványban szereplõ figyelmeztetések
fordítása a készülékhez mellékelt biztonsági figyelmeztetések között
található.
Megjegyzés ÕRIZZE MEG EZEKET AZ UTASÍTÁSOKAT!
Megjegyzés Ezt a dokumentációt a készülékhez mellékelt üzembe helyezési
útmutatóval együtt kell használni. További tudnivalók a mellékelt Üzembe
helyezési útmutatóban (Installation Guide), Konfigurációs útmutatóban
(Configuration Guide) vagy más dokumentumban találhatók.
Avvertenza
IMPORTANTI ISTRUZIONI SULLA SICUREZZA
Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe
causare infortuni alle persone. Prima di intervenire su qualsiasi
apparecchiatura, occorre essere al corrente dei pericoli relativi ai circuiti
elettrici e conoscere le procedure standard per la prevenzione di incidenti.
Per le traduzioni delle avvertenze riportate in questo documento, vedere le
avvertenze di sicurezza che accompagnano questo dispositivo.
Nota CONSERVARE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI
Nota La presente documentazione va usata congiuntamente alla guida di
installazione specifica spedita con il prodotto. Per maggiori informazioni,
consultare la Guida all'installazione, la Guida alla configurazione o altra
documentazione acclusa.

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Advarsel
VIKTIGE SIKKERHETSINSTRUKSJONER
Dette varselssymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan
forårsake personskade. Før du utfører arbeid med utstyret, bør du være
oppmerksom på farene som er forbundet med elektriske kretssystemer, og du
bør være kjent med vanlig praksis for å unngå ulykker. For å se oversettelser
av advarslene i denne publikasjonen, se de oversatte sikkerhetsvarslene som
følger med denne enheten.
Merk TA VARE PÅ DISSE INSTRUKSJONENE
Merk Denne dokumentasjonen skal brukes i forbindelse med den spesifikke
installasjonsveiledningen som fulgte med produktet. Vennligst se
installasjonsveiledningen, konfigureringsveiledningen eller annen vedlagt
tilleggsdokumentasjon for detaljer.
Aviso
INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA
Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. O utilizador encontra-se numa
situação que poderá ser causadora de lesões corporais. Antes de iniciar a
utilização de qualquer equipamento, tenha em atenção os perigos envolvidos
no manuseamento de circuitos eléctricos e familiarize-se com as práticas
habituais de prevenção de acidentes. Para ver traduções dos avisos incluídos
nesta publicação, consulte os avisos de segurança traduzidos que
acompanham este dispositivo.
Nota GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES
Nota Esta documentação destina-se a ser utilizada em conjunto com o
manual de instalação incluído com o produto específico. Consulte o manual
de instalação, o manual de configuração ou outra documentação adicional
inclusa, para obter mais informações.

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¡Advertencia!
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD
Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física.
Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente
eléctrica y familiarícese con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de
accidentes. Vea las traducciones de las advertencias que acompañan a este
dispositivo.
Nota GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES
Nota Esta documentación está pensada para ser utilizada con la guía de
instalación del producto que lo acompaña. Si necesita más detalles, consulte
la Guía de instalación, la Guía de configuración o cualquier documentación
adicional adjunta.
Varning!
VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSANVISNINGAR
Denna varningssignal signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan
leda till personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara
medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanliga förfaranden för att
förebygga olyckor. Se översättningarna av de varningsmeddelanden som finns
i denna publikation, och se de översatta säkerhetsvarningarna som medföljer
denna anordning.
OBS! SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR
OBS! Denna dokumentation ska användas i samband med den specifika
produktinstallationshandbok som medföljde produkten. Se
installationshandboken, konfigurationshandboken eller annan bifogad
ytterligare dokumentation för närmare detaljer.

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