Overview
The Cisco Redundant Power System 2300 (RPS 2300) increases availability for converged data, voice, and video networks. The system delivers power supply redundancy and resiliency for a variety of power requirements, including Power over Ethernet (PoE). It helps ensure uninterrupted operation and protection against device power supply failures by providing seamless failover for Cisco switches such as the Cisco Catalyst 2960-X, 2960-Plus, 2960-S, 2960, and 3750-E series Switches and routers such as the Integrated Services Routers.
  • Increased network uptime
  • Ease of use and ease of deployment
  • Cost-effective solution
Increased network uptime Modular power supplies and a fan module offer enhanced availability. Less than 60-µs failover capability prevents switch reboot after an internal switch power failure. When backed up by a Cisco RPS 2300, a Cisco Catalyst 2960-X, 2960-S, 3750-E, or 3560-E series Switch is capable of reverting back to its own power supply without rebooting. All other devices may reboot when reverting back to their own power supplies. The system supports traditional data-only Ethernet switches as well as PoE switches. The system is capable of providing AC source backup when separate circuits are used for the RPS and attached devices. Ease of use and ease of deployment Modular power supplies offer configuration flexibility. The system, or individual RPS ports, can be remotely placed in active or standby mode. 1-rack-unit form factor provides for efficient wiring closet space utilization. The system offers configurable RPS port priorities and failover policy. Enhanced management capabilities are available through Cisco Catalyst 2960-X, 2960-S, 3750-E, and 3560-E Series Switches. Users can identify and monitor the following activity on the Cisco RPS 2300, using CLI, the CiscoWorks LMS or Cisco Network Assistant network management applications. The system enables hot insertion of external devices and modular power supplies. LEDs on front panel and power supplies indicate system and power status. Cost-effective solution Innovative power architecture delivers a cost-effective RPS that can connect up to six devices and can actively back-up up to two devices simultaneously, thereby reducing the redundant power cost per device. The system supports a wide variety of Cisco Catalyst fixed configuration switches and Cisco Integrated Services Routers.