Dell Force10 C300 Installing and Maintaining the C150 System - Page 35

9 Powering Up Before you supply power to the chassis, Dell Force10 recommends that you re-inspect your equipment rack and chassis. Verify that: • The equipment rack is properly secured and grounded. • The chassis is bolted and secured into your equipment rack. • Make sure the ambient temperature around the unit (which may be higher than the room temperature) is within the limit specified for the unit. • Make sure there is sufficient airflow around the unit. • Make sure electrical circuits are not overloaded - consider the nameplate rating of all the connected equipment, and make sure you have over current protection. • At least one power supply module is installed. • All power supply modules are properly installed. • All power supply modules are switched to the OFF (left) position. • The remote power source complies with the input power specifications in the section System Power Specifications on page 56. • AC Power cables connect to the remote power source (if applicable). • The fan tray is installed and cannot be removed by pulling on the fan tray handle. • At least one RPM is installed. • All line cards and RPMs are properly installed and secured. • All chassis slots are filled. Blank panels and covers are installed in all empty slots. • Make sure no objects are placed on top of the unit. To supply power to the C150 system: WARNING: Never operate the C150 System without a fan tray. Step Task 1 Verify that the power source complies with the system input power requirements in the section System Power Specifications on page 56. 2 Energize the remote power source or outlet. 3 Toggle the switch on the AC power supplies to the ON (right) position. Powering Up | 35