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Installing a power supply unit
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2. For systems that support redundant PSU, ensure that both the PSUs are of the same type and have the same maximum
output power.
NOTE:
The maximum output power (shown in watts) is listed on the PSU label.
Steps
Slide the PSU into the system until the PSU is fully seated and the release latch snaps into place.
Figure 82. Installing a power supply unit
Next steps
1. Connect the power cable to the PSU, and plug the cable into a power outlet.
CAUTION:
When connecting the power cable to the PSU, secure the cable to the PSU with the strap.
NOTE:
When installing, hot swapping, or hot adding a new PSU, wait for 15 seconds for the system to recognize the
PSU and determine its status. The PSU redundancy may not occur until discovery is complete. Wait until the new PSU is
discovered and enabled before you remove the other PSU. The PSU status indicator turns green to signify that the PSU
is functioning properly.
Removing a cabled power supply unit
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2. Follow the procedure listed in
Steps
1. Disconnect all the power cables from the power supply unit (PSU).
2. Remove the screw securing the PSU to the chassis and slide the PSU out of the PSU cage.
Safety
instructions.
Safety
instructions.
Before working inside your
system.
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