Replacing a Power Supply Module
The switch requires two power supplies for redundancy. With one power supply providing the necessary
power for operations, you can replace the other power supply during operations so long as the new power
supply has the same airflow direction as the other modules in the chassis.
You can replace a power supply with another supported power supply that has the same power source type
and the same wattage rating as the other installed power supply. Additionally, the airflow direction of the
power supply must match or conform to the airflow direction of the installed fan modules. For the airflow
direction used by the switch, see the coloring of the fan modules.
Replacing an AC Power Supply
You can replace an AC power supply during operations so long as the other power supply provides to the
switch.
Before you begin
• The replacement power supply must have the same wattage and airflow direction as the power supply
being replaced.
You can determine the airflow direction by looking at the coloring of the latch
on each power supply. AC power supplies with burgundy latches have port-side
intake airflow direction, and power supplies with blue latches have port-side
exhaust airflow direction.
Note
• An AC power source must be within reach of the power cable that will be used with the replacement
power supply. If you are using
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power redundancy, there must be a separate power source for each
power supply installed in the chassis.
• There must be an earth ground connection to the chassis that you are installing the replacement module.
AC power supplies connected to AC power sources are automatically grounded through their power
cable.
Step 1
Remove an AC power supply as follows:
a) Holding the plug for the power cable, pull the plug out from the power receptacle on the power supply and verify
that both power supply LEDs are off.
b) Grasp the power supply handle while pressing the colored release latch towards the power supply handle.
c) Place your other hand under the power supply to support it while you slide it out of the chassis.
Do not touch the electrical connections on the back side of the module and prevent anything else from
coming into contact with and damaging the connectors.
Caution
Step 2
Install the replacement power supply as follows:
a) Holding the replacement power supply with one hand underneath the module and the other hand holding the handle,
turn the power supply so that its release latch is on the right side and align the back end of the power supply (the end
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Replacing Components
Replacing a Power Supply Module
