Hot Spare Feature; Removing The Power Supply Unit Blank - Dell PowerEdge R530 Owner's Manual

• Two 750 W DC PSU modules
• When two identical PSUs are installed, the PSU configuration is redundant (1 + 1). In redundant mode, power is supplied to the
system equally from both PSUs to maximize efficiency.
• When only one PSU is installed, the PSU configuration is non-redundant (1 + 0). Power is supplied to the system only by the single
PSU.
• When configured in a 2+0 configuration, 1+1 redundancy will not be supported.
NOTE: If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same type and must have the same maximum output power.
NOTE: For AC PSUs, use only PSUs with the Extended Power Performance (EPP) label on the back. Mixing PSUs from earlier
generations of Dell PowerEdge servers can result in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to turn on.

Hot spare feature

Your system supports the hot spare feature that significantly reduces the power overhead associated with power supply unit (PSU)
redundancy.
When the hot spare feature is enabled, one of the redundant PSUs is switched to the sleep state. The active PSU supports 100 percent of
the load, thus operating at higher efficiency. The PSU in the sleep state monitors output voltage of the active PSU. If the output voltage of
the active PSU drops, the PSU in the sleep state returns to an active output state.
If having both PSUs active is more efficient than having one PSU in the sleep state, the active PSU can also activate the sleeping PSU.
The default PSU settings are as follows:
• If the load on the active PSU is more than 50 percent, then the redundant PSU is switched to the active state.
• If the load on the active PSU falls below 20 percent, then the redundant PSU is switched to the sleep state.
You can configure the hot spare feature by using the iDRAC settings. For more information about iDRAC settings, see the Integrated Dell
Remote Access Controller User's Guide available at Dell.com/idracmanuals.

Removing the power supply unit blank

Install the power supply unit (PSU) blank only in the second PSU bay.
Prerequisite
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple
repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage
due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are
shipped with your product.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Step
If you are installing a second power supply unit (PSU), remove the PSU blank in the bay by pulling the blank outward.
CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, the PSU blank must be installed in the second PSU bay in a non-redundant
configuration. Remove the PSU blank only if you are installing a second PSU.
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