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Cisco Nexus 5500 Platform and Cisco Nexus 5000 Platform Hardware Installation Guide
OL-15902-01
Chapter4 Replacing Components
Replacing or Installing Power Supplies
Figure4-7 Positioning the Module in the Cisco Nexus 5010 Chassis
Replacing or Installing Power Supplies
The Cisco Nexus 5500 Platform switches and the Cisco Nexus 5000 Platform switches support two
front-end AC or DC power supplies, but may be used with one power supply. The switches each require
one power supply, but you can include a second power supply for power redundancy. If you use only one
power supply, you must fill the second power supply slot with a blank module to maintain the designed
airflow.
If you need to replace an existing power supply, follow the procedures that explain how to remove and
install power supplies. If you are installing a new power supply where one did not exist before, follow
the installation procedure.
Note The airflow direction must be the same for all power suply and fan modules in the chassis. You can order
all modules with front to back airflow but you can alternatively order back to front airflow for the Cisco
Nexus 5548UP switch modules. Back to front airflow modules have a black stripe.Make sure that all
modules have either a black strip for back to front or no stripe for front to back.
This section includes the following topics:
Removing a Power Supply, page4-9
Installing a Power Supply, page4-11
Wiring a DC Power Connector, page4-12
Note You can replace a faulty power supply while the system is operating if the other power supply is
functioning.
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