Cisco vEdge 100, Hardware Installation Manual

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Console Port
The console port on the vEdge 100 router is a serial port and is accessible via a USB Mini-B connector. See
Figure 2.
Figure 2: USB Mini-B Connector
A USB Type-A to Mini-B connector cable is shipped with the vEdge 100 router as standard accessory for
console port connection.
Power Supply and Cooling System
The vEdge 100 router has an built-in AC-to-DC power supply unit. Read this article to learn more about the
AC power supply in the router as well as about the cooling system and airflow through the router chassis.
AC Power Supply in vEdge 100 Router
The vEdge 100 router has an integrated AC power supply that exposes a C6 male AC inlet connector externally.
The unit can be powered by connecting the supplied power cord to AC mains with the C5 female connector
end of power cord plugged into the unit.
Table 1 describes the AC power supply specifications for the vEdge 100 router.
Table 4:
Specification Item
90-264 Vrms AC input voltage
47-63 Hz AC input line frequency
15 Watts Typical power consumption with PoE disabled on transport interface
32 Watts
maximum Typical power consumption with PoE enabled on transport interface
AC Power Cord Specifications
The vEdge 100 router ships with a detachable AC power cord. The power cord has a C5 female connector at
one end and the other end is specific to the country/locality to which the product is shipped.
Cooling System in a vEdge 100 Router
The cooling system in a vEdge 100 router consists of internal heat sinks and an internal fan with adjustable
speed. The fan speed is algorithmically controlled, based on readings obtained from internal temperature
sensors that in turn is determined by factors such as external ambient as well as the traffic workload.
Hardware Installation Guide for vEdge Routers
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vEdge 100 Router
Power Supply and Cooling System