Figure 71. 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 www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
2. Connect the power cable to the PSU, and plug the cable into a power outlet.
NOTE:
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. The PSU status
indicator turns green to indicate that the PSU is functioning properly.
Power distribution board
Removing the power distribution board
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the power supply units.
Steps
1. Disconnect all the cables from the system board and the backplane.
NOTE:
Observe the routing of the cable as you remove it from the system.
2. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screws securing the power distribution board (PDB) to the system.
3. Slide the PDB toward the rear of the system to disengage it from the standoffs.
4. Lift the PDB from the system.
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