Connecting the power cords to the hardware
Typically, the rear of a rack is configured with a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) on each side. The PDU on each side is from a different source to provide power redundancy.
Caution:
Do not turn on the power to any components while connecting the power cords. The components must be turned on in a specific sequence to ensure correct communication.
Refer to the following section for a description of the power cable connectors.
To connect the power cables
- For each component, obtain two power cords that are appropriate for your region and equipment.
- On the compute node, connect a power cord to each power supply socket. Connect the other end of each cord to a different PDU.
- On each storage shelf, connect a power cord to each power supply socket. Connect the other end of each cord to a different PDU socket.
- Verify that your power cable connections match the connections in the following diagram.
