Power Cabling - IBM xSeries 455 Installation Manual

1. Using an RXE Management cable, connect the RXE Management Port
2. Using an RXE Management cable, connect the RXE Management Port

Power cabling

Your server comes with two power cords that can be connected to an external
source, such as a properly grounded electrical outlet. Your server can also use two
power cords that can be connected to a primary power unit inside the rack cabinet,
such as a properly grounded power distribution unit or uninterruptible power supply.
Complete the following steps to connect the power cords:
1. Connect the power cords to the system power connectors on the rear of the
2. Connect the other end of the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet
enclosure.
Node 1
RXE Management Port
Node 2
RXE Management Port
Node 3
RXE Management Port
Node 4
B
RXE Management Port
connector on one server to the remote I/O enclosure.
connector on the other server to the remote I/O enclosure.
server.
Notes:
a. The power supplies are hot-swappable and redundant only at 200-240 V ac.
b. Both power supplies must be connected to the power source for operation at
100-127 V ac.
c. During normal operation, both power supplies must be installed for proper
operation.
or a power distribution unit inside the rack cabinet.
Note: Connecting the power cords into an electrical outlet might cause the
server to start automatically. This is an acceptable action.
RXE Management A
(in) Port
RXE Management B
(in) Port
RXE Management A
(in) Port
RXE Management B
(in) Port
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