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Figure 173. Installing the OCP card
Power supply unit
While replacing the hot swappable PSU, the new PSU automatically updates to the same firmware and configuration of the
replaced one after the next server boot. For updating to the latest firware and changing the configuration, see the Lifecycle
Controller User's Guide at
Hot spare feature
Your system supports the hot spare feature that significantly reduces the power overhead associated with the 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 system 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 of PSU rated power wattage, then the redundant PSU is switched to
the active state.
● If the load on the active PSU falls below 20 percent of PSU rated power wattage, 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, see the iDRAC User's Guide
available at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Removing a power supply unit
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
The system requires one power supply unit (PSU) for normal operation. On power-redundant
systems, remove and replace only one PSU at a time in a system that is powered on.
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Installing and removing system components
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