HP Netserver E Server series - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
1 Controls, Ports, and Indicators ........................................................................ 1
Introduction ................................................................................................... 1
Front Panel................................................................................................ 1
Additional Front Panel Controls and Indicators........................................... 2
Rear View.................................................................................................. 4
Applying Power to the HP NetServer ............................................................. 6
Powering-Up the NetServer ....................................................................... 6
Powering-Down the NetServer................................................................... 6
Connecting AC Power to Multiple-Server Configurations............................ 7
Sleep States (ACPI) .................................................................................. 7
2 Opening and Closing the HP NetServer............................................................ 9
Introduction ................................................................................................... 9
Tools Required .......................................................................................... 9
Removing the Cover.................................................................................. 9
Replacing the Cover ................................................................................ 11
Adjusting the NetServer Feet ................................................................... 12
3 Installing Mass Storage Devices.................................................................... 13
Introduction ................................................................................................. 13
Tools Required ........................................................................................ 13
Mass Storage Guidelines......................................................................... 13
Boot Priority............................................................................................. 15
Duplexing Hard Drives............................................................................. 17
Installing Hard Disk Drives........................................................................... 17
Installing the Optional SCSI Accessory Cable Kit ..................................... 21
Installing the Optional Internal/External SCSI Cable Kit............................ 24
4 Installing Additional Memory......................................................................... 27
Introduction ................................................................................................. 27
Tools Required ........................................................................................ 27
Memory Installation Guidelines ................................................................ 27
Installing Additional DIMMs.......................................................................... 28
Removing DIMMs ........................................................................................ 32
5 Installing Additional Boards .......................................................................... 35