1. Check the rack for damage.
2. Check the rack for loose or missing screws.
3. Check Oracle Exadata Rack for the ordered configuration. Refer to the Customer
Information Sheet (CIS) on the side of the packaging.
4. Check that all cable connections are secure and firmly in place as follows:
a. Check the power cables. Ensure that the correct connectors have been
supplied for the data center facility power source.
b. Check the network data cables.
5. Check the site location tile arrangement for cable access and airflow.
6. Check the data center airflow that leads in to the front of Oracle Exadata Rack.
Related Topics:
• Ventilation and Cooling Requirements (page 1-45)
Always provide adequate space in front and behind the rack to allow for proper
ventilation.
4.5.2 Connecting Power Cords
The following procedure describes how to connect power cords to Oracle Exadata
Rack:
1. Open the rear cabinet door.
2. Ensure that the correct power connectors have been supplied.
3. Unfasten the power cord cable ties. The ties are for shipping only and are no
longer needed.
4. Route the power cords to the facility receptacles as shown in Figure 4-8
(page 4-13).
5. Secure the power cords in bundles as shown in Figure 4-8 (page 4-13).
6. Plug the PDU power cord connectors into the facility receptacles. Ensure the
breaker switches are in the OFF position before connecting the power cables.
Chapter 4
Powering on the System the First Time
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