Chapter 5: Chassis operations
About this task
This section describes some of the routine tasks you perform to operate the Avaya Virtual Services
Platform 9000.
Determining the minimum number of power supplies
Determine the minimum number of power supplies required to ensure enough power exists to
operate the installed components. You can install a maximum of six power supplies in the Virtual
Services Platform 9012 chassis or eight in the Virtual Services Platform 9010 chassis.
Before you begin
• For more information about the power requirements for each module, see
on page 99.
About this task
To determine how many power supplies you need, you can also download
ERS 8000 / VSP 9000
Power Supply Calculator
, NN48500–519 from the
System Management & Planning
section of the
Virtual Services Platform 9000 product documentation at
.
Procedure
1. Add the total input power consumption for all components (modules and cooling module
assemblies).
2. See the output power rating of the power supply based on the input connection.
Important:
If either the individual or the combined power requirements for the components exceed
the power supply rating, you need to add at least one additional power supply to your
configuration.
3. Consider your redundant power supply needs.
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