Workgroup System and Cluster Platform Express Overview and Hardware Installation Guide

Table 1-1 PDUs Per Rack
Number of 0U Mounted PDUs Required
Number of Power Supplies Installed in the
c-Class Enclosure or Rack ComponentsCPE Configuration
Up to two 24A PDUs are necessary
when an external control node and TFT
are used
The c3000 enclosure is configured with up
to four power supplies.
CP Workgroup System
Two PDUs for each c7000 enclosure,
but some configurations might require
an additional PDU.
There are up to five power supplies installed
in each c7000 enclosure.
CPE BladeSystem with c7000
enclosure
Up to fourThe power supplies are embedded in each
of the rack-mountable components installed
in the rack. Some components do not have
a power switch and are powered-on when
connected to the PDU, and after the PDU is
powered-on.
CPE with rack-mountable
servers
See Appendix E for the power distribution and configuration rules for CPE BladeSystem
configurations.
1.4.3 Power Strips
Section 1.4.3.1 and Section 1.4.3.2 describe the power strips used in CPE configurations for
reference purposes. Ensure that the power cables are properly seated and reconnect them if they
became loose during shipment.
1.4.3.1 Power Strip Installation for BladeSystem and Newer Rack-Mountable Configurations
Figure 1-3 shows the power strip installation in a 42U BladeSystem configuration.
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