IBM-AUSTRIA - PC-HW-Support    30 Aug 1999

Hot-Swap Power Supply Installation (Netfinity 7000-M10 - Type 8680)

1.  If the server comes with one power supply, install a second power supply if you install one or  more of the following:
   •  Two microprocessors (3 or 4 total)
   •  Optional memory board
   •  Six or more PCI adapters

2.  If a second power supply is not a requirement, a second power supply provides redundancy.
3.  If a second power supply is a requirement, a third power supply provides redundancy.

After you install a power supply, check the power-supply status indicators to verify that the power supply is operating properly. See 'Power Supply LEDs' for details.

Notes:

1.  Turn the power switch on the power supply.
2.  Facing the read of the system, always add power supplies form left to right.

  - Caution - Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part (power backplane and AC box) that has the following label attached.

Refer to the following illustration while performing the steps in this procedure.

Note: The server may differ slightly from the following illustration, depending on the model.

  - Caution - Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part (power backplane and AC box) that has the following label attached.

To add a power supply:

Note: It is not necessary to turn the Power switch on the power supply off when you are installing a hot-swap power supply.

1.  Remove the filler panel -2-:
   1.  Remove the screws -1- from the filler panel.
   2.  Remove the filler panel from the power-supply bay and save it and the screws for future use.

      Note: During normal operation, be sure that each power-supply bay has either a  power supply or filler panel installed for proper cooling.

2.  Remove any shipping screws from the power supply.

   Note: You do not need to replace the shipping screws.

3.  Place the handle -4- on the power supply -3- in the open position, and  slide the power supply into the chassis.
4.  Close the handle on the power supply to seat the power supply in the bay.
5.  Make sure the Power switch on the power supply is in the On position.
6.  Verify that the DC Power light and AC Power light on the power supply are lit, indicating that  the power supply is operating correctly.

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