Cisco Rps Connector; Console Port; Management Options - Cisco Catalyst 2970 Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 1 Product Overview

Cisco RPS Connector

Warning

Console Port

Management Options

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The Cisco RPS 675 has two output levels: –48 V and 12 V, with a total maximum
output power of 675 W. Use the supplied RPS connector cable to connect the RPS
to the switch.
Attach only the Cisco RPS (model PWR675-AC-RPS-N1=) to the RPS receptacle.
The RPS is a redundant power system that can support six external network
devices and provides power to one failed device at a time. It automatically senses
when the internal power supply of a connected device fails and provides power to
the failed device, preventing loss of network traffic. For more information on the
Cisco RPS 675, see the Cisco RPS 675 Redundant Power System Hardware
Installation Guide.
You can connect the switch to a PC by means of the console port and the supplied
RJ-45-to-DB-9 female cable. If you want to connect the switch console port to a
terminal, you need to provide an RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter. You can
order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing that adapter from Cisco.
For console port and adapter pinout information, see the
Specifications" section on page
The Catalyst 2970 switches offer several management options:
• Network Assistant
Cisco Network Assistant is a PC-based network management GUI
application optimized for LANs of small and medium-sized businesses. Cisco
Network Assistant offers centralized management of Cisco switches ranging
from the Catalyst 2950 switch to the Catalyst 4506 switch. Through a
user-friendly GUI, users can configure and manage switch clusters or
standalone switches.
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