NETGEAR APS525W Installation Manual

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ProSafe® Auxiliary Power Supply APS525W

The ProSafe® Auxiliary Power Supply APS525W provides a replaceable power supply for
the GSM72xxPS series gigabit switches. You can make use of an RPS (Redundant Power
Supply) while replacing the power supply. Refer to the switch Hardware Installation Guide
for additional information. When an RPS is used, the power supply can be replaced without
stopping the switch or requiring a reboot.

Replacing an APS525W Power Supply

Removing an APS525W Power Supply

To remove the APS525W power module, follow these steps:

1. Disconnect the power cord from the power module.

2. Remove the power cord from the power connector.

3. Loosen the two captive screws on the power module.

4. Remove the power module from the power module slot by pulling on the extraction

handle.

RPS Connector

Installing an APS525W Power Supply

To install an APS525W power module, follow these steps:

Warning: When inserting a power module into the switches, do not use unnecessary force.

Doing so can damage the connectors on the rear of the supply and on the midplane.

1. Insert the new power supply module into the power module slot, and gently push the
module into the slot.

2. Align the two captive screws with the screw holes in the switch’s back panel.

3. Using a screwdriver, gently tighten the captive screws.

4. Insert the AC power cord into the power module and connect the power cord to an AC

outlet.

Specifications

Specifications

Dimensions (HxWxD) 1.66” x 7.64” x 8.40”

(42.4mm x 194mm x 216mm)

Weight 4.199 lb (1.9kg)

Operating Temperature 32 to 122 ºF (0 to 50 ºC)

Storage Temperature -49 to 185 ºF (-45 to 85 ºC)

Operative relative humidity 10 to 90% and non condensing

MTBF 604,368 Hours (~69 years) @ 25ºC

203,996 Hours (~23 years) @ 55 ºC

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