TP-Link RPS150 User manual

Installation Guide
Business Networking Solution
Dual Bay Rackmountable RPS Shelf
Redundant Power Supply
RPS2
RPS150

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.1)
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause2)
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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Related Document
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This Installation Guide is also available in PDF on our website. To obtain the latest
documentation and product information, please visit the official website:
http://www.tp-link.com
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This Installation Guide describes the hardware characteristics, installation methods
and the points that should be attended to during the installation. This Installation
Guide is structured as follows:
Chapter 1 Introduction. This chapter describes the features and external
components of RPS150 and the appearance of RPS2.
Chapter 2 Installation. This chapter illustrates how to install RPS150.
Chapter 3 Connection. This chapter illustrates how to do the physical
connection of RPS150.
Appendix A Specifications.
Appendix B Technical Support.
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This Installation Guide is for:
Network Engineer
Network Administrator
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This Installation Guide is shared by RPS150 and RPS2, considering RPS2 is just
a rackmoutable shelf, this Installation Guide will only introduce its appearance
in section 1.3 Appearance and installation method in section 2.4 Product
Installation, for other parts of the Installation Guide, they are all applicable to
RPS150.
This Installation Guide uses the specific formats to highlight special messages.
The following table lists the notice icons that are used throughout this guide.
Remind to be careful. A caution indicates a potential which may result in
device damage.
Remind to take notice. The note contains the helpful information for a
better use of the product.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ——————————— 01
1.1 Product Overview...................................................................01
1.2 Features......................................................................................01
1.3 Appearance...............................................................................01
Chapter 2 Installation ———————————— 04
2.1 Package Contents ...................................................................04
2.2 Safety Precautions ..................................................................04
2.3 Installation Tools......................................................................07
2.4 Product Installation................................................................07
Chapter 3 Connection ——————————— 09
3.1 Connect to Ground.................................................................09
3.2 Connect to the Powered Device........................................10
3.3 Power On....................................................................................11
3.4 Verify Installation ....................................................................11
Appendix A Specications —————————— 12
Appendix B Technical Support ————————— 13

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Introduction
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The TP-LINK Redundant Power Supply (RPS) RPS150 is designed to maximize
availability for the business network. RPS150 is used as a redundant power supply for
TP-LINK RPS capable L2 and L3 Managed switches. When worked with these switches,
RPS150 provides a quick failover feature to ensure that the connected switches can
work uninterruptedly in the event of an internal power supply failure. Without any
necessary configuration, RPS150 can be easily installed as an independent power
supply unit, or placed inside RPS2 chassis which is designed to accommodate two
RPS150 for rack-mount installation. Overall, the system integration between TP-LINK’s
managed switches and RPS devices, provides you a resilient and highly available
converged network at an affordable price.
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Redundant power supply for the switch’s built-in power supply
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100 to 240 Volts, 50 to 60Hz AC input range
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+12V/12.5A DC output
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Up to 150 watts output power
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LED status indicators
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Over current/voltage protection
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Independent or rack-mount installation.
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Front Panel of RPS150
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The front panel of RPS150 is shown as the following figure.
Power
FAN
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Indicators
You can monitor the running status of RPS150 through the Power and FAN LEDs.
LED Status Indication
Power
On The system power supply is normal
Flashing The system power supply is abnormal
Off The system power supply is off or abnormal
FAN
On The fan works normally
Flashing The fan works abnormally
Off The power supply is off or the fan works
abnormally
Rear Panel of RPS150
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The rear panel of RPS150 is shown as the following figure.
AC Power Input
Grounding Terminal
Protective Cover
Rear Panel of RPS150Figure 1-2
AC Power Input
On the right side of the rear panel, and the input AC power should be 100-240V~
50/60Hz.
Grounding Terminal
On the left side of the AC Power Input, please ground the device with the provided
Ground Cable. You can also ground the device through the PE (Protecting Earth)
cable of AC cord. For detailed information, please refer to section 3.1 Connect to
Ground.
Protective Cover
It is used to protect the DC Power Output Socket. Remove it to connect RPS150 to
the powered device.
Caution:
Please use the provided power cord and verify the power supply is 100-240V~50/60Hz.
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The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible.
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Introduction

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Introduction
Apearance of RPS2
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The appearance of RPS2 is shown as the following figure.
RPS Slot
Appearance of RPS2Figure 1-3
RPS Slot
To install RPS150 into RPS2, please insert RPS150 into the RPS Slot. Each RPS2
is designed to hold up to 2 RPS150. For detail instructions, please refer to 2.4
Product Installation.

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Make sure that the package contains the following items. If any of the listed items is
damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.
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To avoid any device damage and bodily injury caused by improper use, please observe
the following rules:
Safety Precautions
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Keep the power off during the installation. Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, and
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make sure that the wrist strap has a good skin contact and is well grounded.
Make sure that the input AC power voltage matches the specifications indicated on
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the rear panel of the RPS150.
Before switching on the power, make sure that the power circuit will not be
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overloaded, otherwise the RPS150 will work abnormally or be damaged.
Do not open or remove the cover of the RPS150, even if it is not electrified.
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Before cleaning the device, cut off the power supply. Do not clean it by the waterish
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cloth, and never use any other liquid cleaning method.
Site Requirements
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To ensure normal operation and long service life of the device, please install it in an
environment that meets the requirements described in the following subsection.
Installation
One DC Power Cord and one
AC Power Cord
One RPS150
This Installation Guide
RPS150
RPS2
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Installation
Temperature/Humidity
40℃
0℃
Please keep a proper temperature and humidity in the equipment room. Too high/low
humidity may lead to bad insulation, electricity leakage, mechanical property changes
and corrosions. Too high temperature may accelerate aging of the insulation materials
and can thus significantly shorten the service life of the device. For normal temperature
and humidity of the device, please check the following table.
Environment Temperature Humidity
Operating 0℃~ 40℃20% ~ 90%RH Non-condensing
Storage -40℃~ 70℃10% ~ 95%RH Non-condensing
Clearness
The dust accumulated on the device can be absorbed by static electricity and result
in poor contact of metal contact points. Some measures have been taken for the
device to prevent static electricity, but too strong static electricity can cause deadly
damage to the electronic elements on the internal circuit board. To avoid the effect of
static electricity on the operation of the device, please attach much importance to the
following items:
Dust the device regularly, and keep the indoor air clean.
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Keep the device well grounded and ensure static electricity has been transferred.
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Electromagnetic Interference
Electronic elements including capacitance and inductance on the device can be affected
by external interferences, such as conducted emission by capacitance coupling,
inductance coupling, and impedance coupling. To decrease the interferences, please
make sure to take the following measures:
Use the power supply that can effectively filter interference from the power grid.
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Keep the device far from high-frequency, strong-current devices, such as radio
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transmitting station.
Use electromagnetic shielding when necessary.
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Lightening Protection
Extremely high voltage currents can be produced instantly when lightning occurs and
the air in the electric discharge path can be instantly heated up to 20,000℃. As this
instant current is strong enough to damage electronic devices, more effective lightning
protection measures should be taken.
Ensure the rack and device are well earthed.
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Make sure the power socket has a good contact with the ground.
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Keep a reasonable cabling system and avoid induced lightning.
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Use the signal SPD (Surge Protective Device) when wiring outdoor.
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Note: For detailed lightning protection measures, please refer to section 3.1 Connect
to Ground.
Installation Site
1.5m
When installing the device on a rack or a flat workbench, please note the following
items:
The rack or workbench is flat and stable, and sturdy enough to support the weight
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of 5.5kg at least.
The rack or workbench has a good ventilation system. The equipment room is well
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ventilated.
The rack is well grounded. Keep the power socket less than 1.5 meters away from
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the device.
Installation

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Installation
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Phillips Screwdriver
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ESD-preventive wrist wrap
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The RPS150 can be installed either in a standard 19-inch rack via RPS2 or directly on a
tabletop.
Desktop Installation
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To install the device on the desktop, please follow the steps:
Caution:
Please set 5~10cm gaps around the device for heat dissipation and air circulation.
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Please avoid any heavy thing placed on the device.
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Set the device upside down on the flat desktop strong enough to support the entire1.
weight of the device with all fittings.
Remove the adhesive backing papers from the supplied rubber feet and attach the2.
rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom at each corner of the device.
Turnover the device and place it stably on the tabletop.3.
Feet
Bottom of the Device
Notch
Desktop InstallationFigure 2-1
Rack Installation
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RPS150 can be installed in the standard rack via the RPS2 chassis. One RPS2 chassis is
designed to hold up to 2 RPS150. You should install the RPS2 chassis to the rack first,
and then insert RPS150 into the RPS2. The detailed instructions are described below:
Check the grounding and stability of the rack.1.
Place the RPS2 horizontally to an appropriate position in the rack and then support it2.
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Secure the RPS2 to each side of the fixed guide slot with screws. Verify the stability3.
and horizontality of RPS2 in the rack.
Rack
RPS Slot
RPS2
Install the RPS2 to a standard rackFigure 2-2
Insert the RPS150 in to the RPS2 and fix it with screws, as illustrated in the figure4.
below:
Insert RPS150 into RPS2Figure 2-3
Note:
Do not attach the supplied rubber feet on the bottom of RPS150 if it is supposed to
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be inserted into RPS2 in the bracket.
A well grounded bracket can largely prevent the device from static electricity, electric
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leakage, lightning and electromagnetic interference. Make sure the grounding cable
of the bracket is correctly installed.
Ensure the device is well ventilated for the purpose of heat dissipation.
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Installation

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Connection
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Connecting the device to ground is to quickly release the lightning over-voltage and
over-current of the device, which is also a necessary measure to protect the body from
electric shock.
In different environments, the device may be grounded differently. The following
will instruct you to connect the device to the ground in two ways, connecting to the
grounding bar or connecting to the ground via the power cord. Please connect the
device to ground in the optimum way according to your specific operation environment.
Connecting to the Grounding Bar
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If the device is installed in the Equipment Room, where a grounding bar is available,
you are recommended to connect the device to the grounding bar as shown in the
following figure.
Grounding Terminal
Ground Cable
RPS150 (Rear Panel)
Grounding Bar
Connecting to the Grounding BarFigure 3-1
Note: The grounding bar and ground cable are not provided with our product. If
needed, please self purchase them.
Connecting to the Ground via the Power Supply
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If the device is installed in the normal environment, the device can be grounded via the
PE (Protecting Earth) cable of the AC power supply as shown in Figure 3-4.
To connect the device to the ground via the PE (Protecting Earth) cable of AC power
cord, please make sure the PE (Protecting Earth) cable in the electrical outlet is well
grounded in advance.

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The RPS150 can be used as a redundant backup power supply unit for multiple switch
models. Follow the steps below to connect the RPS150 to a powered device.
Confirm that the power supply of the RPS150 is cut off.1.
Remove the protective covers covering the redundant power socket of RPS150 and2.
the switch. Here we take the removing process of RPS150 for example:
Removing the Protective Cover
Protective Cover RPS DC Output
Removing the RPS Protective CoverFigure 3-2
Connect the RPS150 and the switch with DC power cord, as illustrated in Figure 3-3.3.
One end of the DC power cord is marked by the letters “TOP” and the other end has
a positioning card attached to it. Plug the end with the letters “TOP” into the input
socket of the switch with “TOP” facing up and the other end with positioning card
into the DC output socket of the RPS150 with the positioning card facing up.
Caution:
Make sure the power supply of RPS150 is cut off when connecting or disconnecting
RPS150 and the switch, otherwise both RPS150 and the switch may work abnormally
or even be damaged.
RPS INPUT
TOP
RPS INPUT
TOP
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RPS150 Positioning Card
Switch One connector with letters “TOP”
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4
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M1
SFP+
M2
SFP+
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
TX432
Module
Power
PS OK
Fault
PSM150-AC
100-240V~ 50/60Hz 2.5A
Connecting to the Powered SwitchFigure 3-3
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Connection
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The RPS150 requires 100-240V~50/60HZ AC power input.
Confirm that the power supply satisfies the requirement of the input voltage of1.
RPS150;
Plug the negative connector of the provided AC power cord into the power socket2.
of RPS150, and the positive connector into a power outlet as the following figure
shown. After RPS150 is powered on normally, the Power LED and FAN LED indicators
on its front panel will light on all the time.
Connecting to Power SupplyFigure 3-4
Caution:
Make sure that the power supply is well grounded. Locate the switch of the power
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supply in advance, so that you can cut it off in time when needed.
Disconnect
■RPS150 from its AC power supply when plugging or removing the DC
power cable.
The figure is to illustrate the application and principle. The power cord you get from
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the package and the socket in your situation will comply with the regulation in your
country, so they may differ from the figure above.
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After completing the installation, please verify the following items:
There is enough room around the sides of RPS150 for heat dissipation and the air
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flow is adequate;
The voltage of the power supply meets the requirement of the input voltage of the
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device;
The power socket, device and rack are well grounded.
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Item Content
AC Power Input 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 2.5A
DC Power Output 12V 12.5A
Maximum Power Output 150W
LEDs Power, FAN
Operating Temperature 0℃~40℃
Storage Temperature -40℃~70℃
Operating Humidity 20%~90%RH Non-condensing
Storage Humidity 10%~95%RH Non-condensing
Specifications

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Technical Support
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For more help, please go to: http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/faq
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To download the latest Firmware, Driver, Utility and User Guide, please go to:
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E-mail: s[email protected]
Service time: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00. GMT+1 or GMT+2 (DST)

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Russian Federation Tel: [phone] (Moscow NO.)
8 [phone] (Toll-free within RF)
E-mail: [email protected]
Service time: From 9:00 to 21:00 (Moscow time)
*Except weekends and holidays in RF
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Service time: 24hrs, 7 days a week
Switzerland Tel: [phone] (German Service)
Fee: 4-8 Rp/min, depending on rate of different time.
E-mail: [email protected]
Service time: Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 17:30.
GMT+ 1 or GMT+ 2 (DST)
Turkey Tel: [phone] (Turkish Service)
Fee: Depending on rate of different carriers.
E-mail: [email protected]
Service time: 9:00 to 21:00, 7 days a week
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Fee: Landline: 1p-10.5p/min, depending on the time of day.
Mobile: 15p-40p/min, depending on your mobile network.
E-mail: [email protected]
Service time: 24hrs, 7 days a week
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Service time: Monday to Friday 10:00 to 22:00
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