Connect the switch to a +12 VDC output RPS

This section applies to the 5500-24G EI (2 slots), 5500-24G EI TAA (2 slots), 5500-48G EI (2 slots), 5500-48G EI TAA (2 slots), 5500-24G SI (2 slots), and 5500-48G SI (2 slots) switches.

To connect these switches to the RPS that provides +12 VDC output:

1. Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is well grounded.

2. Loosen the captive screws on the RPS receptacle protective cover and remove the protective cover, as shown in Figure 19.

   If you do not use the +12 VDC RPS receptacle, install the protective cover.

   Figure 19: Removing the RPS receptacle protective cover

   

3. Unpack the RPS cable shipped with the RPS, identify the plug for connecting to the switch, correctly orient the plug with the RPS receptacle on the switch chassis, and insert the plug into the receptacle (see callout 1 in Figure 20).

   The RPS receptacle is foolproof. If you cannot insert the plug into the receptacle, re-orient the plug rather than use excessive force to push it in.

4. Tighten the screws on the plug with a flat-blade screwdriver to secure the plug in the RPS receptacle (see callout 2 in Figure 20).

5. Connect the other end of the power cord to the RPS.

   Figure 20: Connecting the RPS cable to the +12 VDC RPS power receptacle of the switch