Installing a redundant hot-plug power supply

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 might shut down if it detects different 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.

Procedure
  1. Release the cable management arm to access the rear panel
  2. 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
  3. Insert the power supply into the power supply bay until it clicks into place.
    Installing the power supply
  4. Connect the power cord to the power supply.
  5. Secure the power cord in the strain relief strap attached to the power supply handle:
    1. Unwrap the strain relief strap from the power supply handle.
      CAUTION: Avoid tight bend radii to prevent damaging the internal wires of a power cord or a server cable. Never bend power cords and server cables tight enough to cause a crease in the sheathing.
    2. Secure the power cord with the strain relief strap.

      Roll the extra length of the strap around the power supply handle.

  6. Connect the power cord to the power source.
  7. Observe the power supply LED.