Owner's manual

Installation and Configuration 11
Connecting the Power Cables
1 On the back of the system, connect the main power cable to the system’s
power socket.
Figure 1-14. Connecting Power Cables
2 Plug the other end of the power cable into a grounded electrical outlet or a
separate power source such as an uninterrupted power supply or a power
distribution unit.
Turning On the System
When connected to a power source the system automatically powers on.
Complete the Operating System Setup
To install an operating system for the first time, see the installation and
configuration documentation for your operating system. Be sure the
operating system is installed before installing hardware or software not
purchased with the system.
NOTE:
AC Port 1 provides power to PSU1, AC Port 2 provides power to PSU2. For
more information, see step 3 of Populating the System.
NOTE: For the latest information on supported operating systems, see
dell.com/ossupport.
AC Port 2
AC Port 1