01-09-2007 01:19 AM - edited 03-05-2019 01:40 PM
Hi,
I have a 6500 switch that uses a SUP720 in slot 5. If you look at the power, the switch has allocated power to slot 6. Slot 6 is empty, but the switch still marking a section of power capacity as used.
Does anyone know how I can stop the switch allcating power to the unused slot. I need the extra power.
Thanks,
Dave
01-09-2007 02:06 AM
Hi Dave,
AFAIK the supervisor slots will reserve 282W on the sup720 for each sup slot, even if only one supervisor is installed.
Official reason is 'Implemented for Hot-swapping cases to ensure you have enough power for it.'
Regardless of which Supervisor you are using, the system will allocate power to the second Supervisor slot in anticipation of a dual-Supervisor configuration.
If you have no plans to ever use a second Supervisor, it is our recommendation that you put the highest power consuming linecard in the second Supervisor slot to get maximum power utilization within the system.
HTH
Ankur
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01-09-2007 03:36 AM
Hi Ankur,
I never thought of that! I suppose you could also add an extra card and power is down.
Thanks,
Dave
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