Maintenance Procedures for Summit X480 Series Switches
Replacing a Summit X480 AC PSU
The Summit X480 series switches have two bays for hot-swappable power supplies. In a switch with a
redundant power configuration, you can replace one Summit X480 AC PSU without powering down the
switch.
You need the following tools and materials to replace a Summit X480 AC PSU:
Thermal protective gloves
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AC power cord, if you will not be re-using the cord from the removed power supply
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An AC power cord is not included with the Summit X480 AC PSU. You must obtain a power supply
cord that meets the requirements listed under
To replace a Summit X480 AC PSU:
1 Disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet and from the PSU.
2 Note the orientation of the installed PSU, and the location of the latching tab at the left of the unit.
3 Push the latching tab toward the PSU handle and pull outward on the handle to disengage the PSU
internal connectors (see
Figure 227: Removing a Summit X480 AC PSU
4 Carefully slide the PSU the rest of the way out of the switch.
CAUTION
Power supplies may become very hot during operation. Wear thermal protective gloves when you remove
a power supply from an operating switch.
NOTE
If you are not installing a replacement PSU, install a cover over the unoccupied power supply bay.
Unoccupied bays must always be covered to maintain proper system ventilation and EMI levels.
5 Verify that the replacement PSU is oriented the same way as the unit you removed.
6 Carefully slide the PSU all the way into the power supply bay (see
the latch snaps into place.
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"Selecting Power Supply Cords" on page
Figure
227).
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Figure
228). Push the PSU in until
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