Important:
The VSP 8000 Series does not have an AC power switch. When you connect the power
cord to a power supply and connect the cord to an AC power outlet, the switch powers
up immediately. To verify that the power supply is operating, check the LED on the
bottom right side of the power supply. Solid green indicates that power is on. If it is off,
check the connections.
Warning:
Disconnecting the AC power cord is the only way to turn off AC power to the VSP 8000
Series. Allow at least 30 seconds for the VSP 8000 Series to fully power down before
restoring power. Otherwise, the VSP 8000 Series might produce a core file during the
reset leading to an extra delay during boot time. Always connect the AC power cord in a
location that is quickly and safely accessible in case of an emergency. For a translation
of this statement, see
Translations of safety messages
on page 91.
5. Check the LED on the bottom right side of the power supply. If it is off, the power supply is
not operating. If it is green, the power supply is operating normally.
Important:
You can hot swap power supplies while the switch is operational. One power supply is
required for continued switch operation.
AC power supply specifications
The VSP 8000 Series comes with an 800 W AC power supply and you can install a secondary
power supply for redundancy.
Important:
You must have either a power supply or a power supply cover in each bay to ensure proper
ventilation. Leaving a power supply bay unpopulated or uncovered impairs the ability of the fans
to cool the chassis.
Figure 23: AC power supply
The 800 W AC power supply uses an IEC 60320 C14 AC power cord connector. The AC power cord
is in close proximity to the hot air exhaust, and supports high operating temperatures.
AC Power Supply
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