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Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Rear Panel Description
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List the connected switches and the power-supply module sizes
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Obtain reports when a switch is powered by the RPS
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Obtain status reports for the RPS power-supply module
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Read and monitor backup, failure, and exception history
Cisco RPS 675
The Cisco 675 RPS is a redundant power system that supports six network devices and provides power
to one failed switch at a time. It automatically senses when the internal power supply of a connected
switch fails and provides power to the failed switch, preventing loss of network traffic.
The Cisco RPS 675 has two output levels: –48 V and 12 V. The total maximum output power is 675 W.
Console Port
You can connect the switch to a PC by means of the console port and the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 female
cable. If you want to connect the switch console port to a terminal, you need to provide an
RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter. You can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing
that adapter from Cisco. For console port and adapter pinout information, see the
“Connector and Cable
Specifications” section on page B-1
.
Note
The console port on the Catalyst 2960 8-port switches is on the front panel rather than on the rear panel.
Security Slots
The Catalyst 2960 8-port switches have security slots on the left and right side panels. You can install
an optional cable lock, such as the type that is used to secure a laptop computer, to secure either or both
sides of the switch.
Figure 1-26
shows the slot on a left-side panel.
Figure 1-26
Switch Left Panel
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Security slot
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