Power Supply and Fan Module Installation
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Installing an AC-Power Supply Module
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Installing an DC-Power Supply Module
For module descriptions, see the "Fan Modules" section and the "Power Supply Modules" section.
Installation Guidelines
Observe these guidelines when removing or installing a power supply module or fan module:
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A power supply or fan module that is only partially connected to the XPS can disrupt the system operation.
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Remove power from the power supply module before removing or installing it.
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In redundant mode: You can hot swap a power supply module when a device is connected to it or when the XPS is not backing up a device.
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Installing an AC-Power Supply Module
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To remove and install an AC-power supply module, follow these steps:
Step 1
Turn off the power at its source.
Step 2
Remove the power cord from the power cord retainer.
Step 3
Remove the power cord from the power connector.
Step 4
Press the release latch at the right side of the power supply module inward, and slide the power supply out.
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Step 5
Install the power supply into the power supply slot, and gently push it into the slot. When correctly inserted, the 350-W and 715-W power supply modules (excluding the power cord retainer) are flush with the rear panel. The 1100-W power supply module extends 1.5 inches from the rear panel (see Figure 3-1).
When inserting a power supply module into the XPS, do not use unnecessary force. Doing so can damage the connectors on the rear of the supply and on the midplane.
Figure 3-1 Inserting the AC-Power Supply Module
Step 6
(Optional) Make a loop in the power cord, and thread it through the power cord retainer (see Figure 3-2).
Figure 3-2 AC- Power Supply Module with Power Cord Retainer
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Step 7
Connect the power cord to the power supply and to an AC power outlet.
Step 8
Confirm that the power supply AC OK and PS OK LEDs are green. See Table 1-5 for a description of the module LEDs.
Installing an DC-Power Supply Module
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Installing the DC Power Supply in the XPS
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Wiring the DC Input Power Source
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Tools That You Need
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Number-2 Phillips head ratcheting screwdriver that exerts up to 15 pound-force inches (lbf-in.) of pressure.
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Panduit crimping tool with optional controlled-cycle mechanism (model CT-720, CT-920, CT-920CH, CT-930, or CT-940CH).
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Wire-stripping tools.
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Four leads of 14-gauge copper wire.
Installing the DC Power Supply in the XPS
Step 1
Turn off DC power. To ensure that power is off, change the circuit breakers to the OFF position, and tape the circuit-breaker switches in the OFF position.
Step 2
Remove the plastic safety cover from the power supply terminal block (Figure 1-9).
Step 3
Insert the power supply in the power-supply slot, and gently push it into the slot (Figure 3-3). When correctly installed, the DC power supply (excluding the extraction handle) is flush with the rear panel.
Figure 3-3 Inserting the DC Power Supply in the Switch
Step 4
Connect the input power as described in the "Wiring the DC Input Power Source" section.
Wiring the DC Input Power Source
Step 1
Using a wire-stripping tool, strip each of the four wires from the DC-input power source to the appropriate length for the terminals.
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Step 2
Using a Panduit crimping tool, crimp the fork-type terminals to the copper conductor, 90C, 14-AWG DC power input wires.
Step 3
Connect the DC-input power terminals to the terminal blocks. See Figure 3-4 or Figure 3-5. Make sure to match the polarity (negative to negative, positive to positive) when connecting the wires to the terminal blocks. Connect the ground wire to a grounded metal rack or to earth ground if the XPS 2200 is not in a grounded rack.
Figure 3-4 DC Source A Isolated From Source B with No Common Ground
Figure 3-5 DC Source A and Source B Connections with Common Ground
Step 4
Torque all terminal block screws to 11 lbf-in.
Step 5
Replace the terminal block safety cover.
Step 6
Move the DC power source circuit-breakers to the ON position.
Step 7
Confirm that the power-supply DC OK and PS OK LEDs are green. See Table 1-5 for a description of the module LEDs.
Installing a Fan Module
Step 1
Pinch the fan module release handle, and slide the module out.
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Step 2
Install the fan module in the fan slot, and firmly push it into the slot, applying pressure to the end of the module, not the extraction handles. (See Figure 3-6.) When correctly inserted, the fan module is flush with the front panel. When the fan is operating, a green LED is on in the top left corner of the fan module.
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Figure 3-6 Inserting the Fan Module



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