Description
Product Overview
The Cisco BLNK-RPS2300 is a spare bay insert designed for the Cisco Redundant Power System 2300 (RPS2300). It serves as a placeholder or cover for unused slots within the Cisco RPS2300, ensuring proper functionality and protection of the system when not all bays are occupied.
Understanding Redundant Power Systems and Spare Bay Inserts
Redundant Power Systems, like the Cisco RPS2300, are crucial components in network infrastructures. They provide backup power in case of primary power supply failure, ensuring continuous operation and minimizing downtime. Spare bay inserts, such as the BLNK-RPS2300, cover empty slots within the RPS2300 to safeguard against dust or debris intrusion and maintain the system’s integrity.
Features of Cisco BLNK-RPS2300 Spare Bay InsertPlaceholder for Unused Slots
The BLNK-RPS2300 serves as a placeholder or cover for vacant bays within the Cisco RPS2300.
Protects System Integrity
By covering empty slots, it prevents dust or debris from entering the system, maintaining its integrity.
Importance of Spare Bay Inserts in Redundant Power Systems
Spare bay inserts offer several benefits within redundant power systems:
System Protection
They protect against potential damage from dust, debris, or accidental contact with the exposed slots.
Aesthetics and Organization
Spare bay inserts maintain a clean and organized appearance by covering unused slots.
Benefits of Using Cisco BLNK-RPS2300 Spare Bay InsertSystem Integrity Maintenance
The insert ensures the integrity and functionality of the Cisco RPS2300 by covering empty bays.
Protection Against Contaminants
It safeguards the system from dust or debris that could affect the performance of the RPS2300.
Use Cases for Cisco BLNK-RPS2300 Spare Bay InsertNetwork Environments
Used in various network setups, especially where the Cisco RPS2300 is employed for power redundancy.
Server Rooms or Data Centers
Essential in environments with sensitive networking equipment, ensuring system protection and organization.
High-Performance
The Cisco BLNK-RPS2300 is a spare bay insert that is designed to be used with certain Cisco switch models that are equipped with the Cisco RPS 2300 Redundant Power System. It is intended to provide redundant power supply capabilities to the switch and increase the total power capacity of the system.
When it comes to its performance, the main aspect is its power redundancy, the ability to increase the total power capacity, and its compatibility with certain Cisco switches which make it a high-performance device in terms of the following aspects:
- Redundancy: One of the main benefits of this part is that it provides redundancy for the power supply of the switch, which can help ensure that the switch remains operational even if one of the power supplies fails. This can help minimize downtime and ensure that users can continue to access the network.
- Increased Power Capacity: This part provides a spare power supply bay for the RPS 2300, which can increase the total power capacity of the system. This can be beneficial for situations where the switch needs to support a higher number of devices or where devices are drawing more power.
- Compatibility: This part is designed to be used with the Cisco RPS 2300, which is compatible with certain Cisco switch models like Catalyst 2960,2960-S and 2960-X series. This compatibility allows for a seamless integration with the switch and makes installation and configuration easy.
Reliability
Reliability is an important aspect of any networking equipment, and the Cisco BLNK-RPS2300 spare bay insert is designed to provide a high level of reliability for certain Cisco switch models that are equipped with the Cisco RPS 2300 Redundant Power System.
Here are some ways in which the Cisco part contributes to the reliability of the network:
- Redundancy: This part provides redundancy for the power supply of the switch, which can help ensure that the switch remains operational even if one of the power supplies fails. This can minimize downtime and ensure that users can continue to access the network
- Increased Power Capacity: This product provides a spare power supply bay for the RPS 2300, which can increase the total power capacity of the system. This can be beneficial for situations where the switch needs to support a higher number of devices or where devices are drawing more power.
- Compatibility: This product is designed to be used with the Cisco RPS 2300, which is compatible with certain Cisco switch models like Catalyst 2960,2960-S and 2960-X series. This compatibility allows for seamless integration with the switch and makes installation and configuration easy, which can reduce the potential for errors and ensure a stable network connection
- Certification and Safety: This product is certified and tested to meet safety and regulatory requirements, it complies with UL, CSA, CE, C-Tick, CB, and FCC Class A requirements. This ensures that the device is built to operate in different environmental conditions and safety standards.
Resiliency and High Availability
Resiliency and High Availability are important features for networking equipment, as they help ensure that the network remains available and stable for users even in the event of a failure. The Cisco part spare bay insert is designed to provide resiliency and high availability for certain Cisco switch models that are equipped with the Cisco RPS 2300 Redundant Power System.
Here are some ways in which the Cisco model contributes to the resiliency and high availability of the network:
- Redundancy: This part provides redundancy for the power supply of the switch, which can help ensure that the switch remains operational even if one of the power supplies fails. This can minimize downtime and ensure that users can continue to access the network.
- Increased Power Capacity: This product provides a spare power supply bay for the RPS 2300, which can increase the total power capacity of the system. This can be beneficial for situations where the switch needs to support a higher number of devices or where devices are drawing more power.
- Compatibility: This part is designed to be used with the Cisco RPS 2300, which is compatible with certain Cisco switch models like Catalyst 2960,2960-S and 2960-X series. This compatibility allows for seamless integration with the switch and makes installation and configuration easy, which can reduce the potential for errors and ensure a stable network connection
General Information about this Cisco BLNK-RPS2300
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Model Number or SKU# BLNK-RPS2300
- Product Name: Spare Bay Insert for Redundant Power System 2300
- Product Type: Blanking Panel-AC-DC-General PSU
Miscellaneous
- Compatibility
- Cisco Redundant Power System 2300
In summary, the Cisco BLNK-RPS2300 Spare Bay Insert serves as a protective cover for unused slots within the Cisco Redundant Power System 2300 (RPS2300). Its primary function is to maintain system integrity by covering vacant bays and safeguarding against dust, debris, and accidental damage in networking environments. While seemingly simple, spare bay inserts like the BLNK-RPS2300 play a critical role in ensuring the longevity and optimal performance of networking equipment, particularly in setups where power redundancy is crucial.
