Adding and Configuring Components

Hardwired PDCA Some installations may either require or desire that the Superdome server(s) be
hardwired in lieu of using the standard plugs and connectors provided. In these cases, it is necessary to
remove the installed power cable from the PDCA.Use the following procedures to remove and replace
the existing power cable.
Cable Removal
Step 1. Locate and remove the PDCAs.
Step 2.
Remove the five screws securing the bottom of the PDCA. Retain the screws. Refer to Figure
12 for details.
Step 3.
Disconnect the existing wires from the PDCA terminal lugs. Refer to Figure 12 for details.
Loosen the cable side terminal lugs only. Do not loosen the PDCA side terminal lugs.
For five-wire cables, loosen four lugs. For four-wire cables, loosen three lugs.
Step 4.
Remove the safety ground cable (green and yellow cable). Use an 11 mm socket. Retain the
attaching hardware.
Step 5.
Remove the cable from the PDCA. Keep all retaining hardware for use during installation of
the new cable.
Figure 12
PDCA Cable Access
Adding additional PDCAs
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