Replacing DC Power Supplies in Summit Family Switches
Replacing a Summit 450 W DC Power Supply
This section describes how to replace a 450 W DC power supply in a Summit X480 series or X670 series
switch. In a redundant power configuration, you can replace one Summit X480 DC power supply
without powering down the switch.
You need the following tools and materials to replace a Summit 450 W DC power supply:
#1 Phillips screwdriver
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Torque screwdriver and wrench or torque driver with attachments for tightening screws and nuts
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Thermal protective gloves (required for removal of a power supply)
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Removing the Power Supply
CAUTION
The DC power supply may be hot to the touch; use thermal protective gloves when handling the power
supply during removal.
To remove an installed Summit 450 W DC power supply:
1 De-energize the DC circuit.
2 Disconnect the DC power cables as follows:
a Pull the cover off the terminal block.
b Loosen the screws that secure the cable terminals to the terminal block.
c Slide the wires out from under the captive washers.
WARNING!
Be sure to disconnect all power cables before you disconnect the chassis ground wire.
3 Disconnect the ground wire as follows:
a Loosen the screw that secures the ground wire to the terminal block.
b Slide the wire out from under the captive washer.
4 Note the orientation of the installed power supply , and the location of the latching tab at the left of
the unit.
5 Push the latching tab to the right as you pull outward on the handle to disengage the power supply
internal connectors (see
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Figure
246).
Summit Family Switches Hardware Installation Guide