Chapter 1
Product Overview
Features
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The RPS 2300 has these features:
Seamless failover if a switch power supply fails.
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Automatic backoff for Catalyst 3750-E and 3560-E switches.
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When the internal power supply of the connected switch resumes operation,
the switch sends a back-off command to the RPS 2300, which seamlessly
backs off.
Six output channels to support multiple devices.
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Back up power for 24-port and 48-port Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches,
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providing 15.4-W power on all ports when using the appropriate power
supply modules.
Two 750-W or 1150-W power supply modules
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Front-panel LEDs for DC output power, fans, and temperature status
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Manageability through the Catalyst 3750-E and 3560-E switch software
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High-availability for switches and routers that use IP telephony
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Configuration settings to manage the DC-output power priority for the six
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output channels to enhance availability for switches and routers carrying
mission-critical data.
You can configure and clear the port priority through the Catalyst 3750-E and
3560-E switch software and clear the port priority from the RPS 2300 front
panel.
Small form-factor suitability for rack-mounting to provide maximum
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wiring-closet port density
Two RPS cables:
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22-pin-to-22-pin cable for Catalyst 3750-E and 3560-E switches
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(CAB-RPS-2300-E=)
22-pin-to-14-pin cable for other supported Cisco devices
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(CAB-RPS-2300=)
Compatibility with Catalyst 2950, 2960, 3550, 3560, 3750, 3750-E and
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3560-E switches, the Catalyst Express 500 switch (select Power over
Ethernet models only), and Cisco 2811, 2821, 2851, and 3825 Integrated
Service Routers.
Cisco Redundant Power System 2300 Hardware Installation Guide
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