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SuperBlade User’s Manual

The SuperBlade enclosure comes standard with one CMM module and either two or 
four power supplies. Information on the power supplies is summarized below. See 

 for details on the CMM module 

and 

 for details on the power supplies.

If you install only two power supplies in the enclosure, they should be installed in the 
lower rather than the upper power bays. The reason for this counter-intuitive installation 
is that the power supplies in the lower bays provide increased airflow across the 
memory modules within each blade module.

Each power supply module has its own power cord. Four modules are required when 
the full complement of blade units are installed into an enclosure. An LED on the back of 
a power supply will be red when AC power is present and green when the power is on.

Supermicro's high-efficiency blade system power supplies deliver continuous redundant 
power at 90%+ peak efficiency. Each power supply module includes a management 
module that monitors the power supplies and the power enclosure.

Each 2000W power supply module has a C-20 type socket (IEC-60320-C20) for AC 
power and the power cord must have a C-19 type connector (IEC-60320-C19) to 
connect to the power supply. Each 1400W power supply module has a C-14 type socket 
(IEC-60320-C14) for AC power and the power cord must have a C-13 type connector 
(IEC-60320-C13) to connect to the power supply.

A plastic locking clip partially covering the socket was designed to prevent the power 
supply module from being removed with the power cord still connected. 

 for power/amperage calculation tables.Refer to the 

 for further details on power cords.

If a power supply or a fan in a power supply fails, the system management software will 
notify you of the situation. In either case, you will need to replace the power supply 
module with another identical one. Please note that if a power supply fails, its fans will 
continue to operate to provide system cooling. For this reason, a failed power supply 
should remain installed in the enclosure until a replacement unit is ready. 

 for the procedure on replacing power supplies.

WARNING: Please note that ONLY the recommended power cord or an 
equivalent 14 Gauge power cord should be used for the 1400 Watt power supply. 
Typical C13/C14 cords are only 16 Gauge wiring and pose a fire hazard if they 
are used.