Figure 26. Installing a power supply unit
Next steps
1
If you have unlatched the cable management arm, relatch it. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack
documentation at
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
.
2
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.
System cover
System cover provides security for the entire system and also helps in maintaining proper air flow inside the system.
Removing the system cover
Prerequisites
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
Safety instructions
.
2
Turn off each sled in the system, including all the attached peripherals.
3
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
Steps
1
Press and hold the cover release latch lock down.
2
With your palm on one of the traction pads, slide the system cover toward the rear of the system.
3
Lift the cover from the system.
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