Sun™ Rack Service Manual

Sun Rack 900-38

Sun Rack 900-36N
Sun Rack 1000-38
Sun Rack 1000-42

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 Contents

Preface v

1. Servicing the Sun Rack 1

Installing and Removing Equipment 1
Deploying the Antitilt Bar 2
Preparing the Rack for Service 2
Removing the Grounding Straps 2
Removing a Side Panel 4
Removing an Extension Panel 5
Power Distribution 5
Removing and Replacing a Power Sequencer 5
Removing and Replacing a Power Sequencer in a Sun Rack 1000-42 6
Removing and Replacing a Power Strip 6
Removing and Replacing a Cable Assembly 8
Removing a Cable Assembly 8
Replacing a Cable Assembly 9
Replacing an AC Input Panel 10
Type 1 AC Input Panel 11
Type 2 AC Input Panel 12
Removing and Replacing the Top Panel 13

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 2. Removing and Replacing Modular Power Supplies 15
Overview of Modular Power Supplies 15
Preparing the Rack for Service 16
Replacing a Modular Power Supply 16
Deploying the Antitilt Bar 16
Powering Off the Rack and Components 17
Installing the Power Strips and Brackets 17
Dressing the Power Strip Cables 20
Installing the Modular Power Supply Chassis 23
Connecting the Power Distribution Module to the Cables 25
Removing a Modular Power Supply 27
Deploying the Anti-Tilt Bar 27
Powering Off the Rack and Components 27
Disconnecting the Power Distribution Module from the Cables 28
Removing the Modular Power Supply Carrier 30
Removing the Power Strips and Brackets 31

3. Troubleshooting 37
Power Sequencer 37
Power Strips in Racks with Power Sequencers 40
Power Distribution Modules 41
Power Strips in Racks with Power Distribution Modules 41

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Preface

The Sun Rack Service Manual provides procedures that describe the removal and
replacement of replaceable parts in the following Sun™ Racks.
■ Sun Rack 900-38
■ Sun Rack 900-36N
■ Sun Rack 1000-38
■ Sun Rack 1000-42

This document is written for technicians, system administrators, authorized service

providers (ASPs), and users who have advanced experience troubleshooting and
replacing hardware.

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CHAPTER 1

Servicing the Sun Rack

All service procedures must be performed by qualified service personnel.

Read the Sun Rack Safety and Compliance document before attempting any service
procedures.

There are five types of field-replaceable units in the Sun™ Rack:

■ Power sequencers
■ Power distribution modules
■ Power strips
■ Cable harnesses
■ Top panel

Installing and Removing Equipment

Refer to the documentation that came with your equipment for bracket and rail
installation information.

Caution – To prevent the rack from tipping during equipment installation or

removal, the antitilt bar must be deployed.

Caution – For safety, equipment should always be loaded from the bottom up. That
is, install equipment in the lowest part of the rack first, then install a unit above that,
and so on. When removing all equipment from the rack, remove the top unit first
then the one below that, and so on.

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 Deploying the Antitilt Bar
1. Pull the end of the antitilt bar out to its fully extended position.

2. Rotate the foot 90 degrees and adjust the height of the foot so that it rests on the
floor.

FIGURE 1-1 Deploying the Antitilt Bar

Preparing the Rack for Service

Some maintenance tasks require that the panels be removed from the Sun Rack.

Removing the Grounding Straps

Three grounding straps are mounted to each corner of the top of the rack frame.
FIGURE 1-2 and TABLE 1-1 identify which straps are connected to which panels. Before
removing any panel, you must disconnect the grounding strap from the panel.

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 1 4
2 5
3 6

7 10
8 11
9 12

Front of Rack

FIGURE 1-2 Rack Frame Showing Grounding Strap Terminals—Top View

TABLE 1-1 Grounding Strap Connections

Grounding
Strap
Rack Terminal Number Connected To:

Rear Left 1 Left extension panel

2 Left side panel
3 Rear door if hinged on left
Rear Right 4 Right extension panel
5 Top panel
6 Rear door if hinged on right
Front Left 7 Front door if hinged on left
8 Not used
9 Not used

Chapter 1 Servicing the Sun Rack 3

 TABLE 1-1 Grounding Strap Connections (Continued)

Grounding
Strap
Rack Terminal Number Connected To:

Front Right 10 Right side panel

11 Front door if hinged on right
12 Not used

FIGURE 1-3 Typical Grounding Strap Connection

Removing a Side Panel

1. Disconnect the grounding strap from the stud on the top inside of the panel.

2. Release two latches on the bottom inside of the panel.

3. Pull the bottom of the panel slightly away from the rack and lift up the panel.

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 Removing an Extension Panel
1. Disconnect the grounding strap from the stud on the top inside of the panel.

2. Lift the panel up slightly and slide it toward the front of the rack.
To hold the panel in place, a tab attached to the panel slides into a bracket on the
rack side. There are two of these tabs and brackets, one at the top of the panel and
one at the bottom.

Power Distribution
Your rack may have one of two types of power distribution. In one type there are
power sequencers (PDS) mounted on the side of the rack, inside the side cover. In
the other type, there are power distribution modules mounted in the bottom of the
rack (MPS).

Note – For procedures on removing and replacing modular power supplies (also
called a modular power supply, MPS) and related components, see “Removing and
Replacing Modular Power Supplies” on page 15.

Removing and Replacing a Power Sequencer

1. Loosen captive screws on the front of the power sequencer (PDS).

2. Pull the power sequencer part way out of the rack.

3. Disconnect three cables from the rear panel of the power sequencer.

4. Pull the power sequencer free from the cables and out of the rack.

Note – Do not remove the side panel. The illustration shows the side panel removed
for reference purposes only.

Chapter 1 Servicing the Sun Rack 5

 FIGURE 1-4 Removing a Power Sequencer

To replace a power sequencer, reverse the steps of the power sequencer removal
procedure.

Removing and Replacing a Power Sequencer in a

Sun Rack 1000-42
1. Remove the rack side panel. See Section, “Removing a Side Panel” on page 4.

2. Disconnect the cable connectors from the bottom of the power sequencer (PDS).

3. Remove the four screws on the sides of the power sequencer housing.

4. Pull the top of the power sequencer housing out away from the rack frame.

5. Loosen captive screws on the top of the power sequencer.

6. Pull the power sequencer up and out of the power sequencer housing.

To replace a power sequencer, reverse the steps of the power sequencer removal
procedure.

Removing and Replacing a Power Strip

This procedure is for removing power strips in Sun Racks that have a PDS. For
procedures on removing and replacing power strips with modular power supplies
(MPS), see “Removing and Replacing Modular Power Supplies” on page 15.

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 In order to remove the power strip closest to the power strip bracket edge, you must
first remove the other power strip. The removal procedure for both power strips is
the same.

Note – If your rack has power distribution modules, you must first remove the
cable bracket that covers the input cable.

1. Disconnect the cable from the bottom of the power strip.

2. Loosen the retaining screw at the top of the power strip and rotate the top of the
power strip toward the open side of the bracket that holds the power strips.
There are two types of power strip brackets. In one, the power strips are removed
toward the front of the rack. In the other, the power strips are removed toward the
back of the rack. It will be obvious from looking at the power strip bracket which
type your rack has.

3. Pull the power strip up and out so that the tab at the bottom of the power strip
clears the bracket.

FIGURE 1-5 Power Strip

To replace a power strip, reverse the steps of the power strip removal procedure.

Chapter 1 Servicing the Sun Rack 7

 Removing and Replacing a Cable
Assembly
Note – Cable harnesses and AC input panels are not field replaceable units in the
Sun Rack 900-36N.

Removing a Cable Assembly

1. Disconnect the cable harness to be removed from its power strip.

2. On the power sequencer side of the rack, remove the side panel, the power strip
bracket cover, the power strip bracket, and both power strips.

FIGURE 1-6 Cable Harness

3. Disconnect the cable harness from the power input panel.

a. Remove two screws holding the power input panel to the rack.

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 b. Remove the screw that holds the connector cluster to the power input panel
assembly.

4. Disconnect the cable harness from the power sequencer.

a. Loosen two screws on the front panel of the power sequencer.

b. Pull the power sequencer out the front of the rack.

c. Disconnect the cable harness from the three connectors on the power
sequencer. Set the power sequencer aside.

5. Loosen the screw that holds the cable harness carrier plate to the rack.

6. Lift up the rear of the carrier plate so the notch clears the edge on which it is
seated.

7. Pull the carrier plate and cable harness out the back of the rack.

Replacing a Cable Assembly

Each cable harness consists of three cables bundled together on a carrier plate.
Viewed from the back of the rack, the cable harnesses and power sequencers are
mounted on the left side of the rack. The lower cable harness (B) is shorter than the
upper harness (A). Each cable carrier plate is installed in the slot above its respective
sequencer. It is more convenient to install the cables for the lower sequencer (B) first.

1. Remove the rack side panel, the power strip bracket cover, and the power strip
bracket.

Chapter 1 Servicing the Sun Rack 9

 2. Holding the carrier plate, pass the cable bundle through the space between the
outer frame and the rackmounting rail.

FIGURE 1-7 Cable Harness and Carrier Plate

3. Insert the cable ends are inserted and then the carrier plate and push it forward
toward the front of the rack.
As you slide the carrier plate in, the front end is guided by a vertical channel on the
front cover plate.
As the carrier is close to being fully inserted, a small tab on its bottom edge aligns
with a slot in the channel to position the carrier to the right. As this tab fully engages
a small vertical slot in the carrier plate engages and allows the carrier to drop into its
final position.

4. At this point tighten the captive screw.

Replacing an AC Input Panel

There are two types of AC Input panels. Use the appropriate procedure for your
configuration.

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 Type 1 AC Input Panel
1. Attach the two connector clusters to the power input panel.

FIGURE 1-8 Attaching Connector Clusters to the Power Input Panel

Mount the lower cable harness cluster (B) on the right side of the input panel.
Position each cluster under the power input panel with the open side up. The cables
are positioned on the left side of the power input panel. The connectors engage with
the slots in the front surface. Secure each cluster with a single screw between the two
connectors. While attaching the left-hand cluster (A) to the power input panel,
ensure that the cluster supports the two cables from the right-hand cluster (B).

Chapter 1 Servicing the Sun Rack 11

 2. Attach the input power panel to the rack with two 8 mm screws, split washers,
and flat washers.

FIGURE 1-9 Attaching the Power Input Panel to the Rack

Type 2 AC Input Panel

1. Attach the input power panel to the rack with two 8 mm screws, split washers,
and flat washers.

FIGURE 1-10 Attaching the Power Input Panel to the Rack

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2. Attach the two connector clusters to the power input panel.

FIGURE 1-11 Attaching Connector Clusters to the Power Input Panel

Removing and Replacing the Top Panel

1. Disconnect the grounding strap from the stud on the inside of the panel.

2. Disconnect the top panel power supply power cord from power strip.

3. Remove the logo panel from the top front of the rack, or if your Sun Rack has a
front door, open the door.

4. Loosen the four screws that secure the top panel to the rack.

5. Slide the top panel toward the front of the rack and lift it up to remove it from the
rack.

To replace the top panel, reverse the order of the removal procedure.

Chapter 1 Servicing the Sun Rack 13

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CHAPTER 2

Removing and Replacing Modular

Power Supplies

This procedure describes how to install modular power supplies and related
components into the Sun Rack. This chapter contains the following sections:
■ “Overview of Modular Power Supplies” on page 15
■ “Preparing the Rack for Service” on page 16
■ “Replacing a Modular Power Supply” on page 16
■ “Removing a Modular Power Supply” on page 27

Overview of Modular Power Supplies

An MPS can be installed in the Sun Racks shown in TABLE 2-1.

TABLE 2-1 Modular Power Supply Compatibility

Sun Rack Model Supported MPS

Sun Rack 900-38 1

Sun Rack 1000-38 1
Sun Rack 1000-42 2

There are four modular power supply (MPS) options:

■ MPS 30 amp, 1-phase
■ MPS 30 amp, 3-phase
■ MPS 32 amp, 3-phase
■ MPS 60 amp, 3-phase

Each modular power supply is two rack units tall.

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 Each power distribution module supports 36 power plugs in six power strips (or a
total of 12 power strips, each with 72 outlets per MPS). In the Sun Rack 1000-42, you
can install the power strips on either side of the rack. On all other Sun Racks, the
powers strips can only be mounted on the left side.

Preparing the Rack for Service

Before working on the rack you should extend the antitilt bar. Power off any
equipment plugged into the modular power supplies. You might also need to
remove some equipment form the rack.

Replacing a Modular Power Supply

Two people are required to safely lift the modular power supply and the power
distribution modules. Most procedures can be completed by one person.

You will require the following tools and parts to replace the MPS:
■ No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
■ 3mm hex wrench
■ 5mm hex wrench
■ Container for screws

Deploying the Antitilt Bar

1. Pull the end of the antitilt bar out to its fully extended position.

2. Rotate the foot 90 degrees and adjust the height of the foot so that it rests on the
floor.

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 FIGURE 2-1 Deploying the Antitilt Bar

Powering Off the Rack and Components

Before removing or replacing an MPS, you must power off all the units connected to
the MPS. Consult the documentation for each system in the rack for correct
shutdown procedures.

1. Shut down each piece of equipment connected to the MPS.

2. Switch off all the circuit breakers in each power distribution module.

3. Disconnect the MPS main power cord from the power source.

Installing the Power Strips and Brackets

The illustrations in this chapter show the Sun Rack 1000-42, other racks may appear
different.

1. Using a 5 mm hex wrench, install the top power strip bracket at the top of the rack
(FIGURE 2-2).

Note – In some Sun Racks the top bracket is welded in place.

Chapter 2 Removing and Replacing Modular Power Supplies 17

 2. Loosely attach the lower power strip bracket.
Do not tighten the screws yet.

FIGURE 2-2 Installing the Power Strips, Brackets, Cables, and Covers

3. Slide power strip B5 into the top bracket (FIGURE 2-2).

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 Note – Be sure to keep all the power strips labeled “A” toward the front of the rack,
and all of the power strips labelled “B” toward the back of the rack.

4. Slide power strip A5 into the top bracket.

5. Align the bottom tabs of the power strips into the slots of the lower bracket.

6. Secure both power strips to the top bracket with the hex screws.

7. Tighten the middle two screws the bottom bracket.

Do not tighten the two outer screws until you install the next set of power strips.

8. Repeat Step 1 through Step 7 until you have installed all six power strips.

9. Press the power cables into the power strips (FIGURE 2-3).

Note – The power cables are labelled. Ensure that you plug the power cables into
the power strips with the same labels.

Chapter 2 Removing and Replacing Modular Power Supplies 19

FIGURE 2-3 Connecting the Power Cables to the Power Strips

Dressing the Power Strip Cables

1. Assemble the power cable covers.

a. Slide the two velcro strips through the slots on the power cable cover.
The velcro strips are not used for the MPS or power strip cables. Use the velcro
strips to bundle the power cables from your servers and other equipment.

b. Using a 3 mm hex screw, secure the power cable cover to the power strip
bracket (FIGURE 2-4).

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FIGURE 2-4 Installing the Power Cable Covers

2. Route the cables along the sides of the power strips (FIGURE 2-5).

3. Near the bottom of each power strip, secure the cables:

a. Insert a tie wrap into the slots in the Sun Rack chassis (FIGURE 2-5).

b. Close the tie wrap over the cables.

Chapter 2 Removing and Replacing Modular Power Supplies 21

 FIGURE 2-5 Tie-wrapping the Power Strip Cables

4. At the bottom of the Sun Rack, bundle all of the cables into two sets (FIGURE 2-6):

a. Bundle the A cables together with a tie wrap.

b. Bundle the B cables together with a tie wrap.

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 FIGURE 2-6 Bundling the Power Strip Cables

Installing the Modular Power Supply Chassis

You can install up to two modular power supplies in each Sun Rack. The MPS must
always be installed into the bottom of the rack.

Caution – The carrier with power distribution modules is heavy. Do not attempt to
install the MPS carrier with the power distribution units installed.

1. Tilt the modular power supply carrier to fit it into the rack.

2. Using four screws, secure the modular power supply carrier to the front of the
rack (FIGURE 2-7).

3. Secure the rear of the MPS carrier with four screws at the back of the rack.

Chapter 2 Removing and Replacing Modular Power Supplies 23

FIGURE 2-7 Installing the Modular Power Supply Carrier

FIGURE 2-8 Power Distribution Module Installation

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4. Install the power distribution modules from the back of the MPS (FIGURE 2-8).

a. Slide the B module into the left front side of the MPS.

b. Slide the A module into the right front side of the MPS.

c. Tighten the thumb screws to secure the PDMs to the MPS.

Note – The PDMs are labeled “A” and “B” at the Sun factory. If the labels have been
removed, you should apply new labels to ensure that all connections are properly
routed and identified (FIGURE 2-9).

Label A on right front. Label B on left front.

FIGURE 2-9 Labeling the Power Distribution Modules

Connecting the Power Distribution Module to the

Cables
1. Route the cable bundles between the side panel and the rack columns, and under
the modular power supply carrier (FIGURE 2-8).

2. Connect the power strip cables to the PDM cable connectors.

3. Attach the retaining clips to all the cable connections (FIGURE 2-10).

Chapter 2 Removing and Replacing Modular Power Supplies 25

 Power distribution modules

FIGURE 2-10 Connecting the Cable to the MPS Pig-Tail Cables

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 Removing a Modular Power Supply
This procedure describes how to remove modular power supplies and related
components from the Sun Rack.

Deploying the Anti-Tilt Bar

1. Pull the end of the anti-tilt bar out to its fully extended position.

2. Rotate the foot 90 degrees and adjust the height of the foot so that it rests on the
floor.

FIGURE 2-11 Deploying the Anti-Tilt Bar

Powering Off the Rack and Components

Before removing an MPS, you must power off all the units connected to the MPS.
Consult the documentation for each system in the rack for correct shutdown
procedures.

1. Shut down each piece of equipment connected to the MPS.

2. Switch off all the circuit breakers in each power distribution module.

Chapter 2 Removing and Replacing Modular Power Supplies 27

 3. Disconnect the MPS main power cord from the power source.

Disconnecting the Power Distribution Module

from the Cables
1. Remove the individual server cables if they are secured in the velcro strips.

1. Remove the retaining clips from all the cable connections (FIGURE 2-12).

2. Disconnect the power strip cables from the PDM cable connectors (FIGURE 2-12).

1. Carefully pull the cable bundles from under the modular power supply carrier
and around the side of the rack vertical columns (FIGURE 2-13).

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FIGURE 2-12 Disconnecting the Cables from the MPS Pig Tail Cables

Chapter 2 Removing and Replacing Modular Power Supplies 29

 Removing the Modular Power Supply Carrier

Caution – The carrier with power distribution modules is heavy. Remove the PDMs
from the MPS before you lift the MPS from the rack.

1. Remove the power distribution modules from the back of the MPS:

a. Loosen the thumb screws at the front of the PDM (FIGURE 2-14).

b. Slide the PDMs out of the MPS.

FIGURE 2-13 Power Distribution Module Removal

2. Remove the four screws at the back of the MPS (FIGURE 2-14).

3. Remove the four screws that secure the MPS to the front of the rack.

4. Tilt the modular power supply carrier and lift it out of the rack.

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FIGURE 2-14 Removing the Modular Power Supply Carrier

Removing the Power Strips and Brackets

Tip – You can keep all the power strip cables bundled into A and B sets for storage
and to simplify installation later.

1. Cut the tie wraps securing the power strip cables to the side of the rack
(FIGURE 2-15).

Chapter 2 Removing and Replacing Modular Power Supplies 31

 FIGURE 2-15 Cutting the Tie Wraps from the Power Strip Cables

2. Using a 3 mm hex wrench, remove the power cable covers (FIGURE 2-16).

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FIGURE 2-16 Removing the Power Cable Covers

3. Remove the power cables from the power strips (FIGURE 2-17).

4. Unscrew the 5 mm hex screws that are holding the bottom power strips A0 and B0.

5. Using a 5 mm hex wrench, unscrew the top power strip bracket from power strip
A0 and B0 (FIGURE 2-18).

6. Slide power strip A0 and B0 out of the bracket (FIGURE 2-18).

7. Repeat Step 4 through Step 6 until you have removed all of the power strips.

Note – In some Sun Racks the top bracket is welded in place.

Chapter 2 Removing and Replacing Modular Power Supplies 33

FIGURE 2-17 Disconnecting the Power Cables from the Power Strips

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FIGURE 2-18 Removing the Power Strips and Brackets

Chapter 2 Removing and Replacing Modular Power Supplies 35

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CHAPTER 3

Troubleshooting

Power Sequencer
FIGURE 3-1 shows only one AC circuit in a power sequencer. There are four of these
circuits for the odd (1-7) outlet groups and five more for the even (0-8) outlet groups.
Outlet Group 9 is unswitched.

AC to relays for outlet

groups 3, 5, and 7
AC to outlet group 9 (unswitched)
~ AC 1-9
ODD (LED)
AC Input AC to outlet group 1
Power switch for
outlet groups 1-9

Control Control for outlet group 1

Fault (LED) Control for outlet

groups 3, 5, and 7
Ready (LED)

FIGURE 3-1 Simplified Block Diagram of a Single Circuit in a Power Sequencer

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 Okay to Remove (BLUE)
Fault (YELLOW)
Ready (GREEN)

Input power available for outlet groups 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9

(GREEN)

Power switch for outlet groups 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9

Input power available for outlet groups 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8

(GREEN)

Power switch for outlet groups 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8

FIGURE 3-2 Power Sequencer LEDs

TABLE 3-1 Sequencer LEDs

LED ON indicates

Okay to Remove The sequencer output AC is turned off; there is no power to the power strip outlet
groups.
Fault A problem in the sequencer; either with the sequencer controller or one of the
power supplies, or one or more of the outlet groups is not energized. Note: An
open (OFF) power switch is not a Fault condition.
Ready The sequencer is operational and has passed the power-on-self-test (POST).
~ AC 1-9 ODD AC power is available to the input side of the odd-numbered outlet group relays.
(Input power available) Note: this LED only indicates that power is available to the outlet group relays; it
does not indicate that AC power is output from the sequencer.
~ AC 0-8 EVEN AC power is available to the input side of the even-numbered outlet group relays.
(Input power available) Note: this LED only indicates that power is available to the outlet group relays; it
does not indicate that AC power is output from the sequencer.

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 TABLE 3-2 LED Indicators on the Power Sequencer

Condition LED LED Status Troubleshooting Action

Normal operation Okay to Remove OFF No action required.

Fault OFF
Ready ON
~ AC 1-9 ODD ON
~ AC 0-8 EVEN ON

Sequencer fault Okay to Remove OFF 1. Turn off both power switches. The blue
“Okay to Remove” LED lights.
Fault ON
2. Remove and replace the power sequencer.
Ready (ON or OFF)
~ AC 1-9 ODD ON
~ AC 0-8 EVEN ON

Turned off Okay to Remove ON You can safely remove the sequencer.
Fault (ON or OFF)
Ready (ON or OFF)
~ AC 1-9 ODD OFF
~ AC 0-8 EVEN OFF

Missing AC input Okay to Remove OFF Assuming both power switches are on, start
troubleshooting the input to the sequencer:
Fault OFF
1. Input power panel connectors
Ready ON 2. Branch (wall) circuit breaker
~ AC 1-9 ODD OFF
~ AC 0-8 EVEN ON

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 Power Strips in Racks with Power
Sequencers
Each power strip is divided into outlet groups. Each outlet group has four outlets
(sockets). The outlet groups are divided into two sets: odd and even. The odd outlet
groups are 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9. The even outlet groups are 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8. The odd
outlet groups receive their power from one AC input and the even outlet groups
receive their power from the other AC input.

The power strips have a power indicator LED for each outlet group.

Yes Replace power

A single LED on a Power sequencer
sequencer.
power strip is not lit. Fault light on?

No

No
Voltage okay at the Replace cable
outlet group? harness.

Yes

LED is faulty. Replace

power strip.

FIGURE 3-3 Troubleshooting a Power Strip

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 Power Distribution Modules
1. Check that the circuit breaker on the power distribution module is in the ON
position.

2. With a voltmeter, check power at the input and output of the module.

Note – To check the input voltage it will be necessary to unplug the input to the
power distribution module. The plug may be located under a raised floor.

If power is present at the input to the module and the circuit breaker is ON and
there is no power at the output side of the module, replace the module.

Power Strips in Racks with Power

Distribution Modules
1. Check the power distribution module.

2. Check the power strip input connection.

3. With a voltmeter, check power at an outlet of the power strip.

If power is not present, check power on the input cable to the power strip with a
voltmeter,.
If power is present on the input cable, replace the power strip.
If power is not present on the input cable, replace the input cable.

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