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Install a hot-swap power supply unit

Use this information to install a hot-swap power supply unit.

About this task

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shock hazard
DANGER
danger
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

  • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet/source.
  • Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets/sources.
  • When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
  • Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
  • The device might have more than one power cord, to remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
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disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
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shock hazard
CAUTION

Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has this label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.

Attention
  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Make sure that the power supply unit to be installed is the same as the installed ones. Otherwise, remove all existing power supply units and replace them all with the same power supply units.
      Note
      • Power supply units in the chassis must have the same wattage, vendor, and part number (or alternate part number).
      • PSU with a release tab is a hot-swap PSU. The color of the release tab does not affect the serviceability of the PSU.
    2. If there is a PSU filler installed, perform the following steps:
      1. Press the latch on the PSU filler.
      2. Pull the filler out of the PSU slot.
        Figure 1. PSU filler removal
        Removing a hot-swap power supply filler
  2. Make sure the label on the power supply is facing up; then, grasp the handle and slide it into the power supply bay until it clicks into place.
    Figure 2. Hot-swap power supply unit installation
    Hot-swap power supply unit installation

After you finish

Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

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