Power Cabling - IBM xSeries 445 Type 8870 Option Installation Manual

Power cabling

Your server uses 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, or to an external source, such as a properly grounded
electrical outlet.
Complete the following steps to attach the power-supply cords:
1. Connect a power-supply cord to one of the system power connectors on the
2. Connect the other end of the power-supply cord to a properly grounded
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second cable.
SCSI cabling
Your server has one SCSI connector located on the back of the server. Use this
connector to connect the server to an optional SCSI device such as one of the IBM
FAStT series of extended enclosures. For detailed information about this option and
how to connect it to your server, see the documentation that comes with the option.
USB cabling
Your server has three USB connectors, one on the front and two on the back of the
server. Use these connectors to connect the server to an optional USB device. For
detailed information about this USB option and how to connect it to your server, see
the documentation that comes with the option.
Video cabling
Your server has one video connector located on the back of the server. Use this
connector to connect the server to a monitor or optional console switch. For
detailed information about this option and how to connect it to your server, see the
documentation that comes with the option.
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electrical outlet or a primary power unit inside the rack cabinet.
Note: Connecting the power-supply cords to an electrical outlet might cause the
server to start automatically. This is an acceptable action. See "Turning
on the server" in the User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation
CD for detailed information about turning on the server.
Note: The xSeries 445 server requires a 220 V power connection for full
power-supply redundancy. Whenever possible, use a 220 V connection
for all configurations. However, you can use a 110 V connection, but
without power-supply redundancy.