Planning Guide

Connecting a System Directly to a UPS
UPS Planning 5-3
Figure 5-1 shows how to connect systems to PDUs and a UPS to the top PDU.
Figure 5-1. Power Cord Connections for Systems, PDUs, and a UPS
Connecting a System Directly to a UPS
You can connect the A-side power connectors of your system directly to a UPS, as
shown in Figure 5-2.
1 A-side PDU
2 B-side PDU
3 B-side system power cables (black)
4 A-side system power cables (gray)
5 PDU power cords
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7 UPS power cord
8 AC power outlets
9 AC power (mains) distribution circuit breaker (maximum of 20A)
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