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Chapter 1: Preface
Audience
RPS1000—Business Series 380W RPS Unit Installation & Administration
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Preface
Audience
This publication is designed for people who have some experience installing networking equipment
such as routers, hubs, servers, and switches. We assume the person installing and troubleshooting
the RPS1000 is familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices and has experience as an
electronic or electromechanical technician.
Purpose
This guide documents the hardware features of the Linksys Business Series 380W Redundant Power
Supply Unit (RPS1000). It describes the physical and performance characteristics of the RPS1000,
explains how to install the RPS1000, and provides troubleshooting information.
The RPS1000 provides redundant power for the Linksys Business Series family of Ethernet switches.
To determine if your switch can use the RPS1000, refer to your switch’s documentation.
Organization
This guide is organized into the following chapters:
• Chapter 2, "Product Overview,"is a physical and functional overview of the RPS1000. It
describes the features, the LEDs and includes examples of how the RPS1000 could be
deployed.
• Chapter 3, "Installation," contains the procedures on how to install the RPS1000 on a rack,
table, or shelf, and how to connect the RPS1000 to supported devices.
• Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," lists the specifications for the RPS1000.
• Appendix B, "Troubleshooting," describes how to identify and resolve some of the problems
that might arise when installing the switch.
• Appendix C, "Linksys Contact Information," lists the various methods for contacting Linksys
for assistance.
• Appendix D, "Connector and Cable Specifications,"describes the connectors, cables, and
adapters that can be used to connect to the RPS1000.
Related Documentation
Refer to the following documents for additional information related to the Linksys Business Series
solution:
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SFE2000 Fast Ethernet Switch Quick Installation Guide
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SFE2000P Fast Ethernet Switch Quick Installation Guide
