Introducing the Switch

Back of the Switch

RPS and EPS Input Port

The 3500, 3500yl and 6200yl switches support connectivity to a redundant power supply. The “ProCurve 620 Redundant and External Power Supply (RPS/EPS) is an accessory product for these Switches. The RPS/EPS provides redundant and additional PoE power to the switch products to back up the power supply in the switch in case of loss of AC or PoE power. Or, if maximum PoE power is being used on all 48 ports, a 620 RPS/EPS will be necessary to provide full power to the second 24 ports, and in this case, there would be no redundancy.

Console Port

This port is used to connect a console to the switch by using the serial cable supplied with the switch. This connection is described under “10. Connect a Console to the Switch (Optional)” on page 20 in chapter 2, “Installing the Switch.” The console can be a PC or workstation running a VT-100 terminal emulator, or a VT-100 terminal. The console port is located on the front of the 3500-24, 3500yl-24G and 6200yl-24G switches, and on the back of the 3500-48 and 3500yl-48G switches.

Power Connector

The 3500, 3500yl and 6200yl switches do not have a power switch; they are powered on when connected to an active AC power source. These switches automatically adjust to any voltage between 100--240 volts and either 50 or 60 Hz. There are no voltage range settings required.

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