Installing a redundant hot-plug power supply

Prerequisites

Before installing this option, be sure you have the following:

The components included with the hardware option kit

Procedure
  1. Observe the following alerts:
    CAUTION: All power supplies installed in the server must have the same output power capacity. Verify that all power supplies have the same part number and label color. The system becomes unstable and may shut down when it detects mismatched power supplies.
    CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.
  2. Access the product rear panel (Release the cable management arm).
  3. Remove the blank.
    WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the power supply or power supply blank to cool before touching it.
    Removing the power supply blank
  4. Insert the power supply into the power supply bay until it clicks into place.
    Installing the power supply
  5. Connect the power cord to the power supply.
  6. Route the power cord. Use best practices when routing power cords and other cables. A cable management arm is available to help with routing. To obtain a cable management arm, contact a Hewlett Packard Enterprise authorized reseller.
  7. Connect the power cord to the AC power source.
  8. Be sure that the power supply LED is green (Rear panel LEDs).