Install the power distribution board

Use this information to install the power distribution board.

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shock hazard
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

  • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
  • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
  • Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product.
  • When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
  • Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
  • Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
  • Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.
To Connect: To Disconnect:
  1. Turn everything OFF.
  2. First, attach all cables to devices.
  3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
  4. Attach power cords to outlet.
  5. Turn device ON.
  1. Turn everything OFF.
  2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
  3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
  4. Remove all cables from devices.
Before you install the power distribution board:
  1. Read the following section(s) to ensure that you work safely.

Complete the following steps to install the power distribution board.

Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available:

  1. Place the power distribution board on the mounting studs in the DWC tray with an angle.
    Figure 1. Power distribution board installation
    Power distribution board installation
  2. Install the three screws that secure the power distribution board to the DWC tray.
    Figure 2. Screws installation
    Screws installation
  3. Install the rear bulkhead bracket.
    Figure 3. Rear bulkhead bracket installation
    Rear bulkhead bracket installation
  4. Install the screws on the rear bulkhead bracket.
    Note: Use L-Shaped Torx T10 driver to install the screw on the left quick connect.
    Figure 4. Screw installation
    Screw installation

After you install the power distribution board, complete the following steps:

  1. Reinstall the water loop (Install the water loop).

  2. Reinstall the tray cover (see Install the tray cover).

  3. Reinstall the tray (see Install a DWC tray in the enclosure).

  4. Check the power LED on each node to make sure it changes from fast blink to slow blink to indicate both nodes are ready to be powered on.

Parent topic: Power distribution board replacement