2 – General Description Power Supplies and Fans
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Power Supplies and Fans
The model 5200/5600 switch has a single power supply that converts
The model 5202/5602 switch has two, hot pluggable power supplies that convert standard
The Power Supply Status LED (green) illuminates to indicate that the power supply is receiving AC voltage and producing the proper DC voltages.
The Power Supply Fault LED (amber) illuminates to indicate that a power supply fault exists and requires attention.
Status LED (Green) | AC Power |
Fault LED (Amber) | Receptacle |
| |
Power Supply 1 | Power Supply 2 |
Figure 2-8. Model 5202/5602 Switch Power Supplies
Each power supply is capable of providing all of the switch’s power needs. During normal operation, each power supply provides half of the demand. If one power supply goes offline, the second power supply steps up and provides the difference.
The power supplies are hot swappable and interchangeable. Hot pluggable means that you can remove and replace one power supply while the switch is in operation without disrupting service. Refer to Section 6 for information about replacing the power supplies.
Connecting a power supply to an AC voltage source energizes the switch logic circuitry. Internal fans provide cooling. Air flow is