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6509 power supply question
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We have a 6509 with 2 x 1300W power supplies? rephrase we had :) - anyway, one of the power supplies has died, we are sourcing a replacement however, in the meantime I have another 6509 sitting next to me however it has 1800W power supplies.
The question
Can I run a 6509 with 1 x 1300W and 1 x 1800W (redundant)? Are the issues with doing this we should be aware of? I have asked this question of cisco integrators however all we get is "The engineers have put their heads together and say NO"
Its not something we would normally do however this is only temporary but I cant do until we know conclusively that it will not have a detrimental affect on the 6509 or any of its contents.
Thanks
We have a 6509 with 2 x 1300W power supplies? rephrase we had :) - anyway, one of the power supplies has died, we are sourcing a replacement however, in the meantime I have another 6509 sitting next to me however it has 1800W power supplies.
The question
Can I run a 6509 with 1 x 1300W and 1 x 1800W (redundant)? Are the issues with doing this we should be aware of? I have asked this question of cisco integrators however all we get is "The engineers have put their heads together and say NO"
Its not something we would normally do however this is only temporary but I cant do until we know conclusively that it will not have a detrimental affect on the 6509 or any of its contents.
Thanks
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Do you have the model number of the 1800w power supply? I've never heard of an 1800w power supply for the 6500's.
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Thanks for the info.
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Just to correct the previous answer for the benefit of all who will read this reference.
There is no such thing as an 1800W Power Supply. The 1300W is what is delivered to power line cards. The 1800W is the total supply requirement.
The url below discusses both this as well as what happens when running different power supplys.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps700/products_tech_note09186a008015bfa8.shtml
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/hardware/Chassis_Installation/Cat6500/0apwsply.html#wp1030039
There is no such thing as an 1800W Power Supply. The 1300W is what is delivered to power line cards. The 1800W is the total supply requirement.
The url below discusses both this as well as what happens when running different power supplys.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps700/products_tech_note09186a008015bfa8.shtml
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/hardware/Chassis_Installation/Cat6500/0apwsply.html#wp1030039