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CAUTION: Always install either a hot-plug power supply or a power supply blank into each
bay to maintain proper airflow and cooling in the server. Improper airflow can lead to thermal
damage.
Power supply configuration
CAUTION: All power supplies installed in the server must have the same output power
capacity. Verify that all power supplies have the same part number and label color. The system
becomes unstable and may shut down when it detects mismatched power supplies.
Label color Output
Blue 460W
Orange 750W
Green 1,200W
Hot-plug power supply calculations
For more information on the hot-plug power supply and calculators to determine server power
consumption in various system configurations, refer to the HP Enterprise Configurator website
(http://h30099.www3.hp.com/configurator/
).
Installing a redundant hot-plug power supply
To install the component:
1. Remove the power supply blank.