Install the PDB Signal Cable

Installing a cable is a cold-service operation. You must power off the server before installing the cable.

1. Consider your first step.

   • If you are replacing a cable, remove the faulty or obsolete cable first, then return to this procedure, Step 2.

     See Remove the PDB Signal Cable.

   • If you are installing a cable as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, go to Step 2.

2. Connect the PDB signal cable to the motherboard connector and the PDB.
   
3. Review this information, and complete these prerequisites in this order.

   • Install the PSU Duct

   • Install the Air Duct

   • Secure the Drive Cage

   • Install the Fan Tray

   • Install a Fan Module

     Install all fan modules.

   • Install the Filter

4. Consider your next step.

   • If you installed the cable as part of a replacement operation, go to Step 5.

   • If you installed the cable as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, return to that procedure.

     See Component Service Task Reference for assistance.

5. Finish the installation procedure.

   See Returning the Server to Operation.

Related Information

• Remove the PDB Signal Cable

• Component Locations (Storage, Power, and Fan Modules)

• Preparing for Service

• Returning the Server to Operation