92 Installing System Components
Power Supplies
Your system supports the following power supply modules:
• 480W (non-redundant power supply)
• 500W (redundant power supply)
If two power supplies are installed, the second power supply provides hot-
swappable, power redundancy. In redundant mode, the system distributes the
power load across both power supplies to maximize efficiency. When a power
supply is removed with the system powered on, the full power load is picked
up by the remaining power supply.
Removing a Redundant Power Supply
CAUTION: The system requires one power supply to operate the system normally.
On power-redundant systems, remove and replace only one power supply at a time
in a system that is powered on.
1
Disconnect the power cable from the power source.
2
Disconnect the power cable from the power supply and remove the Velcro
straps that bundle and secure the system cables.
NOTE: You may have to unlatch and lift the optional cable management arm if
it interferes with power-supply removal. For information about the cable
management arm, see the system’s rack documentation.
3
Pull the power supply straight out to release it from the power distribution
board and clear the chassis.
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