Replace Internal Power Supplies

About this task

You can replace internal power supplies as needed while the switch is operating ("hot swapping").

All installed power supplies must have the same airflow direction (front-to-back or back-to-front) and must also match the airflow direction of the fan modules.

  • If the power supply module has a red tab, the airflow is front-to-back.

  • If the power supply module has a blue tab, the airflow is back-to-front.

To replace one or both AC internal power supplies in an 8520 Series switch, follow the steps in Install a 750 W Internal AC Power Supply.

To replace one or both DC internal power supplies in an 8520 Series switch, follow the steps in Install a 750 W Internal DC Power Supply.