Install a Power Supply

Installing a power supply is a hot-swap operation. You do not need to power off the server before installing the power supply.

1. Consider your first step.

   • If you are replacing a power supply, remove the faulty or obsolete power supply first, then return to this procedure, Step 2. See Remove a Power Supply.

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

2. Align the power supply to the location where it installs into the chassis.

   The PDB connector is toward the chassis, and the release tab is on the left.

3. Slide the power supply into the chassis until the power supply seats and the release tab clicks.
   
4. Attach the power cord.

   See Connect Power Cords.

5. Consider your next step.

   • If you installed a power supply as part of a replacement operation, go to Step 6.

   • If you installed a power supply as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, return to that procedure. See Component Service Task Reference for assistance.

   • If you have installed a new power supply, go to Step 6.

6. Complete these postrequisites in this order to finish the installation procedure.

   • Returning the Server to Operation

   • Verify a Power Supply

Related Information

• Remove a Power Supply

• Verify a Power Supply

• Preparing for Service

• Returning the Server to Operation