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.
RPS configuration switches
Type switch: In the Old (right position), the RPS is set to back up redundant power to a switch
of pre-RPS4000 design.
CS switch: Enables or disables current sharing.
Switch
Type
CS (Current Share)
Note:
For the operating modes described below, the setting of 'Type' and
'Current Share' must be identical for all four sets of slide switches.
NETGEAR Managed Switch
Description
Old: The RPS4000 is set to provide redundant power to a switch of pre-RPS4000
design.
New: The RPS4000 is set to provide redundant power to a switch of
RPS4000-compatible design.
On: Current sharing is enabled. The APS1000W for this module can be shared or
combined with other modules.
Off: Current sharing is disabled. The APS1000W for this module cannot be shared or
combined with other modules.
Hardware Installation
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