Chapter 1 Product Overview
Rear Panel Description
RPS Connector
The 24- and
Warning Attach only the following Cisco RPS model to the RPS receptacle: RPS 2300. Statement 370
The RPS 2300 is a redundant power system that can support six network switches and provide power to one or two failed switches at a time. It automatically senses when the power supply of a connected switch fails and provides power to the failed switch, preventing loss of network traffic.
The Cisco RPS 2300 has two output levels:
The six ports on the RPS 2300 provide the power and management communication signals to the Catalyst
•Enable RPS active or standby mode for each connected switch
•Configure switch priority for RPS support
•List the connected switches and their
•Report when a switch is powered by the RPS
•Report the RPS
•Read and monitor backup, failure, and exception history
For more information about the RPS 2300, including device support other than for the Catalyst
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps7148/products_installation_guide_book09186a008075e608.ht ml
Also see the switch software configuration guide on Cisco.com at this location:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps7077/products_configuration_guide_chapter09186a008077a3 5b.html
Management Ports
You can connect the switch to a host such as a Windows workstation or a terminal server through the 10/100 Ethernet management port or the console port (shown in Figure
Catalyst
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