Cisco 2500 Series Routers Product Numbers: PWR-2500-AC=, PWR-2500-DC= This document describes how to replace the AC or DC power supply in Cisco 2500 series routers. The AC and DC power supplies are spare parts items. The replacement of the power supply requires removing the existing power supply and installing the replacement power supply.
Take the following steps to remove the chassis cover: Step 1 Power OFF the router. Step 2 Attach your ESD-preventive wrist strap. Step 3 Disconnect all cables from the rear panel of the router. 2 Installing Cisco AC and DC Power Supplies in Cisco 2500 Series Routers...
(See Figure 2.) This screw secures the power supply to the chassis. Flat-blade screwdriver Slot Screw Slot Top section Bottom section Rear Left end toward you Installing Cisco AC and DC Power Supplies in Cisco 2500 Series Routers Removing AC and DC Power Supplies Front...
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Disconnecting the Power Connector Push the loosened power supply backward and lift it out of the chassis. (See Figure 4.) Step 3 4 Installing Cisco AC and DC Power Supplies in Cisco 2500 Series Routers AC power supply Power connector...
(See Figure 6.) AC power supply Stations Patch cables Lobe cables Stations Installing Cisco AC and DC Power Supplies in Cisco 2500 Series Routers Installing AC and DC Power Supplies T oken Ring Switch Stations T oken Ring Switch Stations...
Referring to Figure 8, press the two chassis sections together and ensure the following: • • • 6 Installing Cisco AC and DC Power Supplies in Cisco 2500 Series Routers Power connector Fan connector The top section fits into the rear of the bottom section. (See A in Figure 8.) The bottom section fits into the front of the top section.
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This completes the procedure for installing AC and DC power supplies. If you have questions or need assistance, see the section “Obtaining Service and Support.” Installing Cisco AC and DC Power Supplies in Cisco 2500 Series Routers Top section Bottom section...
(line to L), and negative to negative (neutral to N). Note that the ground wire should always be connected first and disconnected last. (To see translated versions of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied your router.) 8 Installing Cisco AC and DC Power Supplies in Cisco 2500 Series Routers Design Specification...
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ON position. (To see translated versions of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied your router. Installing Cisco AC and DC Power Supplies in Cisco 2500 Series Routers Connecting the DC Power Supply...
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Figure 10 Power Requirements and System Identifier Label Sheet If the power supply in the Cisco 2500 series router is being converted from DC to AC, simply Note remove the Power Requirements and System Identifier labels from the rear panel of the router chassis.
Note The System Identifier label shown in Figure 11 shows the Cisco 2520 DC system label for demonstration purposes. Place the appropriate label for your specific model of Cisco 2500 series router in place of this label. Remove the System Identifier label from the sheet of labels included with the power Step 3 supply.
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