Dell POWERVAULT MD1000: Connecting the Power Cables Attaching the Power Cord Retention Bracket

Connecting the Power Cables

Connect both power cables to the power supply/cooling fan modules.

Attaching the Power Cord Retention Bracket

Attach the power cord retention bracket to the power supply loop by affixing the back clasp of the

bracket to the top of the loop and the middle clasp to the vertical middle of the loop. Attach the

system power cable to the bracket’s cable clasp. Repeat the procedure for the second power supply.

Plug the other end of the power cables into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source

such as

an uninterruptible po

wer supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU).

Configure the storage mode for your system by setting the configuration switch on the front of the

system and cabling the EMM(s) according to the instructions provided in the

Hardware Owner’s

Manual

.

6 Getting Started With Your System