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The Ribbon Edge 8100 device offers three types of power supplies: single power supply and redundant AC or DC power supply.
Back Panel Images
The following images show the back panel of the 8100 with single power supply, redundant AC power supply and redundant DC power supply.
Edge 8100 Back Panel
Edge 8100-R Back Panel
Edge 8100-R-DC Back Panel
Fans
The fans help the device stay cool. To avoid the device overheating, place the device in an area that allows free airflow in front of the fan vents.
Power Switch
The power switch is used to switch on or off the device or to reset the device. The power and status LEDs on the front panel turn solid green after the device powers on.
The power switch operates in two modes, depending on the device configuration:
| Power Supply Type | Power Switch Operation |
|---|---|
| Single AC power supply | Power On-Off: Press the switch to turn on or turn off hardware |
| Redundant AC or DC power supply | Power Reset: Press the switch for 4 - 5 seconds to perform a hardware reset |
Redundant AC Power Supply
The redundant AC power supplies are hot swappable and can be removed and replaced without shutting down the device, provided that one of the power supplies is online and working.
An audio alarm sounds if a power supply fails or is missing. Press the black button on the right side of the PSU cage to silence the alarm.
Redundant AC Power Supply - LED Status
| Power Supply Condition | Power Supply LED |
|---|---|
| Output ON and OK | Green |
| No AC power to all PSU | OFF |
| AC present/only standby output on | 1Hz Flashing Green |
AC cord unplugged or AC power lost; with a second power supply in parallel still with AC input power. | 1Hz Flashing Red |
Power supply warning events where the power supply continues to operate; high temp, high power, high current, slow fan. | 1Hz Flashing Red/Green |
Power supply critical event causing a shutdown; failure, OCP, OVP, UVP | Red |
Redundant DC Power Supply
The redundant DC power supplies are hot swappable and can be removed and replaced without shutting down the device, provided that one of the power supplies is online and working.
An audio alarm sounds if a power supply fails or is missing. Press the black button on the right side of the PSU cage to silence the alarm.
Redundant DC Power Supply - LED Status
| Power Supply Condition | Power Supply LED |
|---|---|
| Output ON and OK | Blue |
| No DC power to all PSU | OFF |
| DC present/only standby output on | 1Hz Flashing Blue |
DC cord unplugged or DC power lost; with a second power supply in parallel still with DC input power. | 1Hz Flashing Red |
Power supply warning events where the power supply continues to operate; high temp, high power, high current, slow fan. | 1Hz Flashing Red/ Blue |
Power supply critical event causing a shutdown; failure, OCP, OVP, UVP | Red |
Analog Ports
The 8100 has no analog ports on the back panel.
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