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Install a hot-swap power supply

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

Read theInstallation Guidelines

ATTENTION:Static Sensitive DeviceGround package before opening

The following tips describe the type of power supply that the storage supports and other information that you must consider when you install a power supply:

S035
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.

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

To avoid a shock hazard:

  • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
  • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
  • Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product.
  • 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.
  • Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
  • Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.
To Connect:To Disconnect:
  1. Turn everything OFF.
  2. First, attach all cables to devices.
  3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
  4. Attach power cords to outlet.
  5. Turn device ON.
  1. Turn everything OFF.
  2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
  3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
  4. Remove all cables from devices.

Before installing a hot-swap power supply:

  1. Touch the static-protective package containing the new hot-swap power supply to any unpainted surface on the outside of the storage.

  2. Take the new hot-swap power supply out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

Procedure performed by: customer or field service

To install a hot-swap power supply, complete the following steps:

  1. Ensure that the handle is in the open position.
  2. Press the release tab down, and slide the new hot-swap power supply into the bay at the same time until the release latch clicks into place.
    Figure 1. Hot-swap power supply installation (1/2)
    Image showing installing a power supply into the bay
  3. Close the handle.
    Figure 2. Hot-swap power supply installation (2/2)
    Image showing closing the bay handle after power supply installation
The installation of a hot-swap power supply is now complete.

After installing the power supply:

  • Connect one end of the power cord to the new power supply connector. Then, connect the other end of the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

  • Ensure that the power supply LED is lit, indicating that the power supply is operating properly.