Dell PowerEdge R530xd Owner's Manual

Installing a DC power supply unit

WARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC power supplies, a qualified electrician must perform all connections to DC power and to safety grounds. Do not attempt connecting to DC power or installing grounds yourself. All electrical wiring must comply with applicable local or national codes and practices. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow all safety instructions that came with the product.

Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system .
Verify that the power supply unit being installed is of the same type and has the same maximum output power as the existing power supply unit.
- NOTE: The maximum output power (shown in watts) is listed on the PSU label.

If installed, remove the power supply blank.
Slide the new power supply unit into the chassis until the power supply unit is fully seated and the release latch snaps into place.
- NOTE: If you unlatched the cable management arm, relatch it. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation.
Connect the safety ground wire.
Install the DC power connector in the power supply unit.
- CAUTION: When connecting the power wires, secure the wires with the strap to the power supply handle.
Connect the wires to a DC power source.
- NOTE: When installing, hot-swapping, or hot-adding a new power supply, wait for 15 seconds for the system to recognize the power supply and determine its status. The power-supply status indicator turns green to signify that the power supply is functioning properly.