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Chapter 7: Power supply maintenance
This section contains the following topics:
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Power supply maintenance guidelines
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Remove a power supply
•
Install a power supply
Each server has two hot-swappable power supplies. If a power supply fails, replace it as soon as possible.
Power supply maintenance guidelines
Follow these guidelines for maintaining power supplies:
• You can replace a power supply without disrupting operations if an alternate, functioning power supply
is installed and connected to power.
• For proper cooling, do not leave a power supply slot open. Do not remove a power supply until you are
ready to replace it.
• A server can operate with only one functioning power supply. However, replace a failed or failing power
supply as soon as possible.
• Replace a power supply only with a power supply of the same type and wattage. Contact
Customer
Support
for replacement power supplies.
Remove a power supply
You replace a failed, or failing, power supply as soon as possible.
Before you begin
You have completed these tasks:
• Obtained a replacement power supply of the same type and wattage.
• Read the guidelines for maintaining power supplies.
• Read the guidelines for protecting hardware from electrostatic discharge.
Procedure overview
Please note the following information before you begin the procedure.
NOTE:
Do not leave a power supply slot empty. Do not remove a failed power supply unless you have a
replacement power supply that is ready to install.
Procedure
1.
Identify the failed power supply.
2.
Disconnect the power cable from the power supply.
3.
Grasp the power supply handle and the orange release latch and press the release latch to the right.