How to Replace a Power Supply for PowerEdge VRTX

This video will demonstrate replacement procedure of a Power Supply for PowerEdge VRTX.

Removing a power supply unit:
Disconnect the power cable from the power source and the PSU you intend to remove.
In systems without the wheel assembly installed, remove the power cable from the cable strap.
In systems with the wheel assembly installed, remove the power cable from the power cable retention bracket slot.
Press the release latch and slide the PSU out of the chassis.
Removing and installing a PSU
a. connector
b. PSU
c. PSU handle
d. release latch

Securing the power cable (without wheel assembly)
1. power cable
2. strap

Securing the power cable (with wheel assembly)
1. power cable
2. power cable retention bracket

Installing a power supply:
If applicable, remove the power supply blank.
Slide the new power supply into the enclosure until the power supply is fully seated and the release latch snaps into place.
Connect the power cable to the power supply and plug the cable into a power outlet.
In systems without the wheel assembly installed, secure the power cable with the strap.
In systems with the wheel assembly installed, route the power cable from the power supply through the power cable retention bracket, by sliding it into one of the slots on the bracket.
NOTE:When installing, hot-swapping, or hot-adding a new power supply, allow several seconds for the system to recognize the power supply and determine its status. The power supply status indicator turns green to indicate that the power supply is functioning properly.