Enterasys Networks C2RPS-SYS manual Introduction, RPS Overview

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Introduction

This chapter provides a functional overview of the Redundant Power System (RPS), which includes the following:

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RPS Overview	1-1
C2RPS-CHAS8 Chassis	1-2
C2RPS-PSM Power Supply Module	1-3
RPS Deployment Strategies	1-4
Getting Help	1-5

RPS Overview

The RPS provides a simple and economical solution for providing a backup power source for up to eight SecureStack Ethernet switch devices. When a PSM is connected to a switch device, the PSM continuously monitors the internal power supply of the switch device. If a power interruption is detected, the PSM is automatically triggered to provide power for the switch device, preventing an interruption in network traffic.

The end result is a more reliable network infrastructure, protecting the network from a single source of failure from a network device power supply.

Depending on your system requirements, the RPS can consist of the following components to support up to eight switch devices:

•One C2RPS‐CHAS8 chassis

•Up to eight C2RPS‐PSMs

•Up to eight AC power cords (one per C2RPS‐PSM)

•Up to eight C2RPS‐PSM Cables (one per C2RPS‐PSM)

Note: The chassis is shipped with one PSM. Additional PSMs are ordered separately. Each PSM is shipped with an interconnecting C2RPS-PSM Cable and an AC power cord.

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