Dell BigIron RX-16, Installation Manual

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148 BigIron RX Installation Guide
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Replacing a power supply
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supply. The BigIron RX Series chassis can be running while a power supply is being removed and
replaced, but the power supply itself should not be connected to a power source. Otherwise, you
could be injured or the power supply or other parts of the device could be damaged.
DANGER
The front panel of an power supplies include a handle that locks the power supply in the chassis.
This handle is a locking mechanism only and should not be used to lift and carry the power
supply. You may sustain physical injury or harm if you attempt to lift and carry a power supply
using the locking handle.
Follow the steps given below to replace a power supply.
1. Disconnect the power supply from its power source.
2. Disconnect the power cables from the power supply.
3. In the BigIron RX-4 use the screwdriver to loosen the two screws on both sides of the power
supply front panel. Then pull the ejectors forward until the power supply is pulled from its
connection to the backplane.
4. In the BigIron RX-8, BigIron RX-16, pull up on the plunger in front of the face plate and pull on
the handle toward you until the power supply is released.
5. On the BigIron RX-32, make sure the captured screw underneath the latch handle on the
power supply faceplate is loose. Pull down on the latch handle and curl your fingers over the
handle. Pull the handle straight out toward you to unlock the power supply from its position in
the chassis. Refer to
Figure 76