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8.
Route the cable alongside the system board, and then connect the cable to the internal USB 3.0
connector.
9. Install the access panel (on page 21).
10. If removed, install the security bezel ("Security bezel option" on page 36).
11. Do one of the following:
o Slide the server into the rack.
o Install the server into the rack ("Installing the server into the rack" on page 29).
12. Power up the server (on page 17).
Redundant power supply option
Install the RPS backplane option to improve power efficiency and enable power redundancy. Power
redundancy requires the installation of two power input modules. This module is not part of the RPS
backplane option kit.
When this RPS backplane and a single power input module are installed in the server, you can install or
remove a second power input module without powering down the server.
To install the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 17).
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Do one of the following:
o Extend the server from the rack (on page 17).
o Remove the server from the rack (on page 19).
4. Remove the access panel (on page 20).
5. Prepare the server for removal of the existing power supply:
a. Remove all server components that block access to the power supply cables and screws.