Connect the Server Power Cables

Recommendations

We recommend that you attach the primary and secondary power connections to alternate power sources for resiliency to avoid system interruption in the case of a power failure:

• One of these power sources should be an uninterruptable power source (UPS), such as a battery backup or generator,

  OR

• The server power supplies should be connected to redundant AC power supplies.

In addition, we recommend that you do the following during this process:

• Label all cables
• Route cables to the sides of the rack
• Secure cables with tie bands
• Use only power cables with straight ends (90° ends may not fit power supplies / power strips)

Caution: Before continuing with this procedure, verify that the power on the server(s) is OFF.