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Connecting/Disconnecting Leads
Installation
11.12 Connecting and Disconnecting Leads
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CAUTION!
The power plug must be pulled out!
Read the documentation for the external device before connecting any
leads.
Lead may neither be connected nor disconnected during thunderstorms.
When disconnecting a lead, always hold it by the plug, never pull on the
wire!
When connecting or disconnecting leads, follow the sequence described below:
Connecting leads
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Switch OFF all the relevant devices.
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Pull the power plugs of all the relevant devices out of their sockets.
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Connect all the leads to the server and the storage subsystem. Mark the
leads and make a note of the function of each lead. Always note the safety
instructions in
chapter “Important Notes” on page 13
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Connect the power plugs to appropriately protected safety sockets. For rack
models make sure that the power cables of the devices are connected in
such a way that the power is split equally among the three phases (L1, L2,
L3) (you can find further information in the manual for the19-inch rack).
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For devices with hinged cable carriers, secure the leads to the hinged cable
carrier with cable ties.
Disconnecting leads
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Switch OFF all the relevant devices.
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Pull the power plugs of all the relevant devices out of their sockets.
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Disconnect all the cables on the server and on the storage subsystem.
