The FlashArray//XL requires 4 x C19/C20 power cables to connect to the rack Power Distribution Units (PDUs).
The FlashArray//XL chassis (5U) is significantly larger and draws more power than the standard FlashArray//X series (3U). It is equipped with four high-capacity Power Supply Units (PSUs) to support the increased thermal and electrical load of the dense DirectFlash Modules and high-performance controllers.
Connector Type: To handle the higher amperage safely, the //XL utilizes IEC C20 inlets on the chassis side (rectangular with horizontal pins) rather than the standard C14 inlets found on most servers. Consequently, the required cables must have a C19 connector (female) to plug into the array and a C20 connector (male) to plug into the PDU (assuming a high-power PDU).
Quantity: Since the chassis has four PSUs for N+2 redundancy, four distinct cables are required. The standard C13/C14 cables (Option A/B) used for lower-wattage IT equipment are physically incompatible and electrically insufficient for the //XL platform.
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