Attach Power Cables

Refer to the following sections when attaching power power cables to the system chassis.

Before You Begin

  • Power Cables Supplied – The install site location determines which power cord rating (20–AMP rating or 16–AMP rating) is supplied with the system chassis.

    • North America / Japan 20-AMP Power Cables – NEMA L6-20P to IEC320-C19; 13 ft. (4m). Sun part number X5044A-Z for Sun Blade 8000 AC Interface. Sun part number X5074A-Z for the Sun Blade 8000 P AC Interface

    • International 16-AMP Power Cables – IEC309 to IEC320-C19; 13 ft. (4m). Sun part number X5045A-Z for Sun Blade 8000 AC Interface. Sun part number X5075A-Z for Sun Blade 8000 P AC Interface.

    • 20-AMP (220VAC) Rack-Based Modular Power System (MPS) – IEC320-C20 to IEC320-C19; 4.9 ft. (1.5m). Sun part number X5046A-Z; 6.5 ft. (2m) for Sun Blade 8000 AC Interface. Sun part number X5076A-Z; 6.5 ft. (2m) for Sun Blade 8000 P AC Interface.

  • Power Requirements for PDU – You should be familiar with the Sun Blade 8000 Series power requirements prior to attaching the power cables to a customer-supplied power distribution (PDU). For more information about system power requirements, see Operating Power Requirements.

What to Do

  1. Locate thepower cables shipped with the system.

  2. Locate the AC Inlets on the Power Interface on the rear of the chassis.

    Sun Blade 8000 Chassis

    Sun Blade 8000 P Chassis

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    AC Power Interface inlets

  3. Plug the power cables into AC power inlets.

    For example, in the rear of the Sun Blade 8000 Chassis, plug the six power cables into slot positions: PS0/PS1/PS2/PS3/PS4/PS5.

  4. Do one of the following to connect the other end of the power cables:

    • To connect cables to MPS in rack. Plug the other end of the power cables directly into one or two customer-supplied MPS.

      Tip

      To configure the Sun Blade 8000 Chassis as a redundant power system, use two PDUs and connect any three power cables to one PDU and the other three power cables to another PDU that is on a separate branch circuit.

    • To connect cables directly to power wall receptacles. Plug the other end of the power cables directly into wall receptacles.

    Main power, by default, is automatically distributed to the system chassis.