HP ProLiant DL320e Gen8 Server - Manual (Page 38)

Hardware options installation 38
1. Power down the server (on page 16 ).
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Do one of the following:
o Extend the server from the rack (on page 16 ).
o Remove the server from the rack (on page 17 ).
4. Remove the access panel (on page 18 ).
5. Install the storage controller (" Expansion board options " on page 47 ).
6. Connect all necessary internal and external cabling to the storage controller. For more information on
these cabling requirements, see the document the ships with the option. For internal cable routing
information in different drive configuration, see "Storage cabling (on page 54 )."
7. Install the access panel (on page 19 ).
8. Do one of the following:
o Slide the server into the rack.
o Install the server into the rack (" Installing the server into the rack " on page 27 ).
9. Install the drives (" Drive options " on page 31 ).
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless
all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.
10. Connect each power cord to the server.
11. Connect each power cord to the power source.
12. Power up the server (on page 16 ).
For more information about the controller and its features, see the HP Smart Array Controllers for HP ProLiant
Servers User Guide on the HP website (
http://www.hp.com/support/SAC_UG_ProLiantServers_en ). To
configure arrays, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide on the HP
website ( http://www.hp.com/support/CASAC_RG_en ).
Upgrade options exist for the integrated array controller. For a list of supported options, see the QuickSpecs
on the HP website (
http://www.hp.com/support ).
Installing the FBWC module and capacitor pack
CAUTION: In systems that use external data storage, be sure that the server is the first unit to be
powered down and the last to be powered back up. Taking this precaution ensures that the system
does not erroneously mark the external drives as failed when the server is powered up.
To install the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 16 ).
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Do one of the following:
o Extend the server from the rack (on page 16 ).