Power up
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Power up
Before you power up
1. Ensure that the switches for SPS A and SPS B are turned Off, and in Figure 11.
2. Ensure that all cabinet circuit breakers are in the On position, all necessary PDU switches are
switched on, and power is connected.
Connecting or verifying power cables
1. Connect the SPS power A to power distribution unit (PDU) A.
2. Connect SPS A to SP A.
3. Connect SPS power B to PDU B.
If your system does not include SPS B, you will not have cable in your cable set.
4. Connect SPS B to SP B.
If your system does not include SPS B, plug the power cable for SP B directly into PDU B.
5. Lock each power cable in place.
6. Turn the SPS switches ON . and
Wait 15 minutes for the system to power up completely.
7. Monitor the system as it powers up.
Figure 11 Connecting power cables
A
B
Power
Power
Switch
Power
Power
Switch
X4
2
3
4
5
6Gb
SAS
8Gb
fibre
1
0 X4
6Gb SAS
X4
2
3
4
5
6Gb
SAS
8Gb
fibre
1
0 X4
6Gb SAS
C
B
A
PDU APDU B
SPS B (optional)
SPS A
Rear
E
F
D
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