Chapter1 Product Overview
Chassis
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Airflow System
The airflow system includes an air intake at the bottom front side of the chassis
and a fan module with two fans at the rear of the chassis. Two redundant power
supplies power the fan module. The chassis internal air temperature controls the
rotational speed of the fans.
The state of the fan module can either be observed through the NEMI-master or
it can be read off the fan LEDs at the front side of the chassis. A green light
indicates that everything is in working order.A red light signals that either a fan
or a fan power supply is not working properly, which does not necessarily
endanger the functioning of the air flowsystem because there are backup fans and
fan powersupplies. Refer to the Cisco Metro 1500 Series Software Configuration
Guide for more information about fan observation using the NEMI-master. The
ocmstate-f provides information on the fans.
Youcan check the fan module status on the display panel at the front of the chassis
and through the NEMI. For more information about using the NEMI to check the
fan status, refer to the Cisco Metro 1500 Series Software Configuration Guide.
Caution The fan system can only be replaced by Cisco-trained and -certified
technicians.
Power Supply Module
The Cisco Metro 1500 series system provides high reliability in data and
telecommunication applications because it has two identical, fully redundant
power supplies. Each power supply can take over the power needs of the entire
system. These power supplies provide 5V at 30A to the system, and full
input-to-output, input-to-case, and output-to-output isolation. For detailed
information on the power supply and how to replace it, see the “Determining
Power Supply Status” section on page 3-23.
The state of the PSMs can either be observed through the NEMI-Master or it can
be read off the LEDs at the front side of the frame. If both PSMs are working the
green or red power LED is lit, otherwise there is no light at all.