How must the power to a system with dual power supplies on a Cisco Nexus switch be connected?

The correct answer is C. Connect each power supply to a separate power source. In a Cisco Nexus switch with dual power supplies, the recommended method is to connect each power supply to a separate power source (Option C). This ensures power redundancy and fault If one power source fails (e.g., due to a power outage or circuit failure), the switch can…

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Options

AConnect the primary power supply to the main source and the secondary to a backup generator.
BConnect both power supplies to a power distribution unit with built-in redundancy.
CConnect each power supply to a separate power source.
DConnect both power supplies to a single power source.

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A
4% (2)
B
2% (1)
C
94% (47)

Explanation

In a Cisco Nexus switch with dual power supplies, the recommended method is to connect each power supply to a separate power source (Option C). This ensures power redundancy and fault If one power source fails (e.g., due to a power outage or circuit failure), the switch can continue operating uninterrupted using the second power source.

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