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Replacing the power supply

About replacing the power supply  Top

Replacing the power supply consists of the following procedures:

Removing the power supply  Top

To remove the power supply, complete the following steps.

Note
Because you have two power supplies that are hot swappable, there is no need to shut down the filer.

Step

Actions

1

Verify that the red failure indicator is lit on the faulty power supply.

2

Disconnect the AC power cable from the AC power receptacle on the back of the power supply you intend to remove.

3

Using your thumb and index finger, squeeze the latch in the middle of the power supply handle.

4

Rotate the handle downward to release the power supply from the system chassis.

5

Pull the power supply 1 inch (25 mm) away from its back connector.

WARNING
Avoid touching the connector on the back of the power supply. Wait 10 to 20 seconds after disconnecting the power supply from its slot connector to allow energized components to dissipate the energy.

6

Pull the power supply out of the chassis and set it aside.

Installing the power supply  Top

To install the power supply, complete the following steps.

Step

Action

1

Slide the power supply into the chassis.

Caution
Do not use excessive force when sliding the power supply into the chassis. You can damage the connector.

2

Rotate the power supply handle to the closed position. For better leverage, press against the upper corners of the handle.

3

Connect the AC power cable to the power supply and to the electrical outlet. Make sure that the AC power cable passes through the plastic strain-relief clip on the system back panel.

4

Observe the back panel of the power supply to verify that the green power indicator LED is lit and that the red failure LED is off.

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