Catalyst Stack System ConÞguration View

Catalyst Stack Chassis Information View

Number Slots

Displays the number of slots for plug-in modules in the device.

Power Supplies

This section of the Chassis Information view provides the following information about the devices power supplies:

#1 Type

Displays the type of power supply installed as the Þrst power supply for the device. Possible power supply types are: Other, None, 50w, 200w, 600w, 80w, and 130w.

#1 Status

Displays the current status of the power supply installed as the Þrst power supply. Possible states are: Other, OK, MinorFault, and MajorFault. For more information on fault conditions, refer the Test Results Þeld.

#1 Test Results

Displays the current status of the test result for the power supply installed as the Þrst power supply. A zero indicates that the power supply passed all tests.

#2 Type

Displays the type of power supply installed as the second power supply for the device. Possible power supply types are: Other, None, 50w, 200w, 600w, 80w, and 130w.

#2 Status

Displays the current status of the power supply installed as the second power supply. Possible statuses are: Other, OK, MinorFault, and MajorFault.

#2 Test Results

Displays the current status of the test result for the power supply installed as the second power supply. A zero indicates that the power supply passed all tests.

Fan

This section of the Chassis Information view provides the following information about the deviceÕs cooling fan:

Status

Displays the current status of the deviceÕs fan. Possible states are Other, OK, MinorFault, and MajorFault.

Test Result

Displays the test results from the last completed test of the deviceÕs fan. A zero indicates that the fan passed all tests. Refer to your hardwareÕs documentation for deÞnitions of the error conditions.

ConÞguration Views

Cisco Catalyst 5000/5500 Hub

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Cabletron Systems 5000, 5500 manual Power Supplies, Fan

5500, 5000, 5500 specifications

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