Connecting power cords

You must connect the power cords to the power source before configuring the system.

After you perform this task, do not press the power button on the Flex System Manager (FSM). The FSM power button is shown below.

Do the following to connect power cords:

  1. Plug the system power cord and the power cords for any other attached devices into the alternating current (AC) power source.
    Note: If you have difficulty plugging the power cord into the PDU on the right side of the rack, loosen the PDU fasteners enough to allow the PDU to slide a few millimeters to the left and then tighten the fasteners.
  2. Wait at least 10 minutes for the system to complete its power application process.

    Do not press the power button on the Flex System Manager (FSM)

    Figure 1. Do not press the power button on the Flex System Manager (FSM)
    The green power status indicator on the front panel flashes to indicate that the system is in standby mode and is ready to be powered on.
  3. Before you boot the nodes, read and then remove the blue attention label on each node.
  4. Do not press the power button on the Flex System Manager (FSM).
After you connect the power cable, you must perform a verification check. For more information, see Performing a verification check.
Parent topic: Installing and configuring your Lenovo Converged System