NETGEAR RPS4000 Hardware Installation Manual

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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
September 2012
202-11141-01
v1.0
NETGEAR Redundant Power
System and Power Bank
RPS4000
Hardware Installation Guide

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  • Page 1 NETGEAR Redundant Power System and Power Bank RPS4000 Hardware Installation Guide 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 September 2012 202-11141-01 v1.0...
  • Page 2: Technical Support

    2011 All rights reserved. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connect to Power and Check the LEDs ......12 Connect Equipment to the RPS4000 ......12 RPS4000 Modes of Operation .
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. Front Panel and LEDs The following figures show the front panel of the RPS4000. The front panel contains a set of power module LEDs for each power module slot. RPS status LEDs APS power module slots Figure 1.
  • Page 5: Rear Panel

    Off: The RPS4000 does not detect a switch or the switch is not recognized. Rear Panel The RPS4000 rear panel has four RPS ports, four sets of Type and CS configuration switches, and an AC power receptacle for the RPS4000 (AC power cord supplied).
  • Page 6 NETGEAR Managed Switch • If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the product from the electrical outlet and replace the part or contact your trained service provider: The power cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged. An object has fallen into the product.
  • Page 7 NETGEAR Managed Switch • To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Position system cables and power cables carefully; route cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.
  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    Rubber footpads for tabletop installation • Rack-mounting kit • Resource CD: The CD includes these documents or links to access them: RPS4000 Installation Guide This hardware installation guide Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge WARNING: Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your system.
  • Page 9: Unpack The Hardware

    Package Contents. Note: If any item is found missing or damaged, contact your local NETGEAR reseller for replacement. Inspect the products and accessories for damage. Report any damage immediately. Installation Install the equipment in the sequence presented in this section: ...
  • Page 10: Install The Rps

    NETGEAR Managed Switch The site where you install the RPS can affect its performance. Before installing the switch or switches, make sure that the chosen installation location meets the following site requirements. Table 1. Site requirements for RPS location Requirements Mounting Desktop installations: Provide a flat table or shelf surface.
  • Page 11: Check The Installation

    NETGEAR Managed Switch Use the provided Phillips head screws to fasten the brackets to the sides of the RPS. Mounting bracket Tighten the screws with a No. 1 Phillips screwdriver to secure each bracket. Align the bracket and rack holes. Use two pan-head screws with nylon washers to fasten each bracket to the rack.
  • Page 12: Connect To Power And Check The Leds

    Connect one end of the NETGEAR RPS cable to the RPS connector on the switch rear panel. Connect the other end of the NETGEAR RPS cable to the RPS4000 rear panel RPS port connector. Apply power to the RPS4000 by connecting the power cord to the RPS4000 power connect in the front panel and to an AC powered outlet.
  • Page 13: Rps4000 Modes Of Operation

    NETGEAR Managed Switch RPS4000 Modes of Operation The RPS4000 rear panel has two slide switches for each of the four RPS ports. Each slide switch has two positions, left and right. The slide switches control how the RPS4000 provides power to the client switches.
  • Page 14 Applicable Switches: M5300 series switches High-power mode (Type=New, CS=On) In this mode, each RPS4000 RPS port can output a maximum of 1440W of PoE power to a device when two APS1000W power modules are present. APS1000W modules in slot 1 and slot 2 work as a group to provide the combined power.
  • Page 15 This mode should be used only for new switches like the M5300 series that are compatible with the RPS4000. The Type and Current Share switch settings are same as high power mode. The difference is the number of APS1000W modules that are present. In high-power mode, two APS1000W modules are grouped together to provide the combined power.
  • Page 16 Standby mode The settings of the four sets of Type and Current Sharing switches are not the same. In this mode, the RPS4000 delivers system power to a connected switch is as follows: • System power (12V): maximum provided 200W.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 1. Troubleshooting chart Problem Cause Solution Power LED is off. No power is received. Check the power cord connections for the switch at the switch and the connected device. Make sure that all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications.
  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Table 1. Technical specifications Feature Description Environment Operating: • Temperature: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C) • Humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing • Altitude: 10,000 ft (3,000 m) maximum Storage: • Temperature: – 4° to 158°F (–20° to 70°C) •...
  • Page 19 Communications du Canada. EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the NETGEAR Redundant Power System and Power Bank RPS4000 are shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a.
  • Page 20 EN 55 022 and EN 55 024 Statements This is to certify that the NETGEAR Redundant Power System and Power Bank RPS4000 are shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a.

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