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Drive backplane expander option – HP ProLiant ML350p Gen8 Server User Manual

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Hardware options installation 95

13.

Connect the power cable to the appropriate connector on the system board for your configuration.

14.

Install the fan cage.

15.

Install the air baffle (on page

26

).

16.

For tower models, do the following:

a.

Install the access panel (on page

24

).

b.

Return the server to an upright position.

17.

For rack models, do the following:

a.

Install the rack bezel (on page

23

).

b.

Install the access panel (on page

24

).

c.

Slide the server back into the rack.

18.

Connect each power cord to the server.

19.

Connect each power cord to the power source.

20.

Press the Power On/Standby button.
The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the system. The system power LED changes
from amber to green.

21.

Do one of the following:

o

For tower models, install the bezel.

o

For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel (on page

21

).

Drive backplane expander option

Before installing the backplane expander option kit, you must update the firmware on the HP Smart Array
P420 or P420i Controller to version 2.14 or higher. Download the latest firmware for the Smart Array P420

and P420i controllers from the HP website (

http://www.hp.com/go/spp

).

NOTE:

The drive backplane expander options allow up to 18 LFF / 24 SFF drives to be

managed under one single controller.