Installing Cable Retention Clips on Outlets (Optional)

If your PXE device is designed to use a cable retention clip, install the clip before connecting a power cord. A cable retention clip prevents the connected power cord from coming loose or falling off.

The use of cable retention clips is highly recommended for regions with high seismic activities, and environments where shocks and vibrations are expected.

These optional clips come in various sizes to accommodate diverse power cords used on IT equipment, which are connected to C13 or C19 outlets. You can request a cable retention kit containing different sizes of clips from you reseller. Make sure you use a clip that fits the power cord snugly to facilitate the installation or removal operation (for servicing).

Retention clip

Note: Some NEMA sockets on PSE-certified PDUs for Japan have integral locking capability and do not need cable retention clips. See Locking Outlets and Cords.

  1. Locate two tiny holes at two sides of an outlet.
  2. Install the cable retention clip by inserting two ends of the clip into the tiny holes.

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  3. Plug the power cord into the outlet, and press the clip toward the power cord until it holds the cord firmly. The clip's central part holding the plug should face downwards toward the ground, like an inverted "U". This allows gravity to keep the clip in place.

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  4. Repeat the same steps to install clips and power cords on the other outlets.

See Also

Installation and Configuration

Before You Begin

Connecting the PDU to a Power Source

Configuring the PXE