3Connect the power cable to the power supply.

a Route the power cable into the cable retention bracket from the power supply side of the bracket (see Figure 3-7).

b Loop the cable from the cable retention bracket up to the power plug at the back of the power supply, and connect the cable.

c Plug the other end of the cable into a power distribution unit (PDU) or power outlet.

NOTE: After installing a new power supply, allow several seconds for the system to recognize the power supply and determine whether it is working properly. The power supply status indicator will turn green to signify that the power supply is functioning properly. See Figure 1-3.

Removing a Non-redundant Power Supply

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

1Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.

2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 68.

3Remove the expansion card shroud. See "Removing the Expansion Card Shroud" on page 72.

4Remove the processor shroud. See "Removing the Processor Shroud" on page 72.

5Depending on your system configuration, disconnect the power cables from the following components where applicable (see Figure 6-1for connector locations):

PWR1 connector on the system board

PWR2 connector on the system board

PWR3 connector on the system board

BP_PWR connector on the optional SAS/SATA backplane

Hard drives

Diskette drive

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