Removing A Hot-Swap Power Supply - IBM xSeries 230 6RY Hardware Maintenance Manual

Note: You do not need to turn off the power to the server to install hot-swap
power supplies.
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Power supply backplane option
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Cable-restraint bracket
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Power supply handle (in open position)
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Power supply
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Filler panel
To install a hot-swap power supply:
1. Remove the filler panel from the empty power supply bay by inserting your
finger into the depression on the filler panel and pulling it away from the
server. Save the filler panel in case you remove the power supply at a later
time.
Note: During normal operation, each power-supply bay must have either a
power supply or filler panel installed for proper cooling.
2. Install the power supply in the bay:
a. Place the handle on the power supply in the open position (that is,
perpendicular to the power supply) and slide the power supply into the
chassis.
b. Gently close the handle to seat the power supply in the bay.
3. Plug the power cord for the added power supply into the power cord
connector.
4. Route the power cord through the cable-restraint bracket.
5. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
6. Verify that the DC Power light and AC Power light on the power supply are lit,
indicating that the power supply is operating correctly.
7. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go
to"Installing the cover" on page 70.

Removing a hot-swap power supply

Attention:
have only one power supply, which is not hot-swappable. To remove the single
power supply, or the only remaining hot-swap power supply, go to "Removing the
only power supply" on page 68. Otherwise, continue with the following procedure.
To remove a hot-swap power supply:
If you have not installed the power supply backplane option, you
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Installing options