Connecting the power cables, Turning on the system, Complete the operating system setup – Dell PowerEdge C5230 User Manual

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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

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