Chapter 1
Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Chassis Overview
Table 1-1
Catalyst 6503 Switch Features
Feature
Chassis
Power supplies
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Description
Three horizontal slots. Slots are numbered from 1 (top) to 3 (bottom).
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Supports one or two power supplies. The following power supplies are
supported:
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950 W AC-input power supply (PWR-950-AC)
950 W DC-input power supply (PWR-950-DC)
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1400 W AC-input power supply (PWR-1400-AC)
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For information and specifications for each of the supported power
Note
supplies, refer to Appendix A, "Power Supply Specifications," in the
Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide.
Installed power supplies can be of different wattage ratings. Installed
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power supplies can be both AC-input, both DC-input, or one AC-input
and one DC-input. Power supplies can be configured in either redundant
or nonredundant mode.
For Catalyst 6503 and Catalyst 6503-E chassis that are equipped
Note
with DC-input power supplies, the system (NEBS) ground serves as
the primary safety ground and must be installed. The DC-input
power supplies for these chassis do not have a separate ground.
All Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies require single-phase
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source AC. Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power
supplies or multiple AC-power plugs on the same power supply because
all AC power supply inputs are isolated.
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Single power supplies are installed in the lower power supply bay. The
second power supply is installed in the upper power supply bay.
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