Cabling The Service Processor; Cabling Power To The System - HP HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 Installation Manual

Cabling the Service Processor

1. Connect a customer-supplied Ethernet cable to the lowest port on the server and keep the
other end of the Ethernet cable disconnected.
2. Connect the power cable to PDU, but do not power on at this point.
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installation.
The following icon is typical, but it can vary by server.
Figure 80 Connection icon

Cabling Power to the System

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set up correctly. See
When routing PCM power cords, ensure that power redundancy is maintained by connecting
each PCM within a shelf to a different PDU. When observed from the rear, the left side cabling
(ID #0) is black, and the right side cabling (ID #1) is gray.
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the PCM latch handle is closed, it will cut into any cable that becomes wedged between the latch
and the rack post. Keep the cables clear from the PCM latch mechanism.
NOTE: When installing cabling, ensure clear access to all system components. All power cords
need to be tied and kept behind the rail column in order to access the components during servicing.
To cable the power cables:
1. Locate the power cord for each PCM.
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is set to 0 (off).
2. Route the main power cords to a power strip or PDU. Ensure that the routed cords maintain
proper service clearance.
3. Insert each end of the power cord into the power strip/PDU and PCM. Fasten the PCM power
cord using the restraining clip on each PCM.
NOTE: Do not power on the PCMs at this time.
Do not power on the SP without completing the remainder of the physical
Before you begin cabling the power cords, verify that your power connections are
"Verifying Power Connections" (page
The PCM latch can damage any cables that are routed in such a way that when
Before inserting the power cords into the PCMs, verify that the PCM power switch
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