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Configuring AC Line Status

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System Installation Configuring AC Line Status Configuring AC Line Status Utilities is able to detect if power is applied to each of the AC input cords for the server. This is achieved by sampling the status of the bulk power supplies. During installation, use the following procedure to check the configuration for the AC line status and configure it to match the customer's environment. Step 1. At the MP prompt, enter cm. This will display the command menu and allow for viewing and configuring various utilities controlled by the MP. Step 2. From the command prompt (MP:CM>), enter pwrgrd. The pwrgrd command displays the current power configuration. This command can also be used to change the power grid configuration. A screen similar to the following appears: Figure 5-12The pwrgrd Command Screen MP:CM> pwrgrd The current power configuration is: Grids A & B Power grid configuration preference. 1. Grid A only 2. Grid B only 3. Grids A & B Select Option: MP:CM> Step 3. Verify that the power grid configuration is correct by examining the output from the pwrgrd command. The power configuration shown above indicates that both grid A and grid B have been configured. Step 4. To change the configuration, select the proper response and enter the appropriate numeric value when Select Option: appears on the screen. If no change is desired, enter q and press the Enter key. Once the value has been entered, the MP will respond back and indicate that change has taken effect. 76 Chapter 5

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Chapter 5
System Installation
Configuring AC Line Status
76
Configuring AC Line Status
Utilities is able to detect if power is applied to each of the AC input cords for the server. This is achieved by
sampling the status of the bulk power supplies. During installation, use the following procedure to check the
configuration for the AC line status and configure it to match the customer’s environment.
Step 1.
At the MP prompt, enter
cm
. This will display the command menu and allow for viewing and
configuring various utilities controlled by the MP.
Step 2.
From the command prompt (MP:CM>), enter
pwrgrd
. The
pwrgrd
command displays the current
power configuration. This command can also be used to change the power grid configuration. A
screen similar to the following appears:
Figure 5-12The pwrgrd Command Screen
Step 3.
Verify that the power grid configuration is correct by examining the output from the
pwrgrd
command. The power configuration shown above indicates that both grid A and grid B have been
configured.
Step 4.
To change the configuration, select the proper response and enter the appropriate numeric value
when Select Option: appears on the screen. If no change is desired, enter
q
and press the
Enter
key.
Once the value has been entered, the MP will respond back and indicate that change has taken
effect.
MP:CM> pwrgrd
The current power configuration is: Grids A & B
Power grid configuration preference.
1. Grid A only
2. Grid B only
3. Grids A & B
Select Option:
MP:CM>