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Connect the Power Cords
Connect the Power Cords
Caution -
Do not connect the power cords to the storage server until the you have made the
service processor (SP) and host networking connections. The storage server includes a SP that
is used to configure and boot the host system. Connecting the SP and host networking cables
first enables you to properly configure the host system and view SP messages.
1. For each installed power supply, connect one grounded storage server power
cord to a grounded electrical outlet.
Note - The storage server is equipped with two power supplies. Connect them to separate power
sources to provide power redundancy. The storage server can operate with one power source;
however, having only one power source reduces the redundancy.
2. Connect the storage server power cords to the power supply AC connectors on
the back panel of the storage server and use a Velcro strap to secure them to the
storage server.
When power is connected, the storage server boots into standby power mode:
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The SP OK/Fault LED flashes while the SP is starting, and the main Power/OK LED
remains off until the SP is ready.
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After a few minutes, the main Power/OK LED slowly flashes the standby blink pattern (0.1
seconds on, 2.9 seconds off), indicating that the SP (and Oracle ILOM) is ready for use. In
standby power mode, the storage server is not initialized or fully powered on at this point.
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