Dell Essential Manual for Efficient Power Supply Replacement and Cable Routing on PowerEdge Systems

Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ PowerEdge™ R415 Systems

Figure 9: Removing the CMA Brackets for Shallow Racks

Section 3: Replacing a Power Supply on a PowerEdge™ R415 System With a

CMA

1.Remove the tray from underneath the CMA as described in the CMA Installation Instructions provided with the CMA kit.

2.Swing the CMA into the service position.

3.Disengage the strain relief and disconnect the power cord from the power supply.

4.If the CMA is attached to the left side, both power supplies can be removed without disconnecting the CMA.

5.If the CMA is attached to the right side and the inner power supply needs to be replaced, the CMA does not need to be disconnected.

6.If the CMA is attached to the right side and the outer power supply needs to be replaced:

a.Disconnect the inner CMA bracket from the rail as shown in Figure 10.

b.While supporting the CMA with one hand, remove and replace the power supply with the other hand as shown in Figure 11.

c.Reinstall the inner CMA bracket to reconnect the CMA.

7.After the power supply has been replaced, plug in the power cord, re-engage the strain relief, replace the CMA support tray, and return the CMA to the closed (retracted) position.

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