HP ProLiant DL385p Gen8 Server User Manual
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Hard drive status LEDs are not supported.
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Hard drive thermal status monitoring is not supported.
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Hot-plug operation is not supported.
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Because only one drive bay is enabled, all remaining drives can be removed.
For proper thermal cooling, install blanks in all bays that do not have a drive installed. Order a sufficient
number of 6.35-cm (2.5-in) or 8.89-cm (3.5-in) hard drive blank option kits from an HP authorized
reseller. For more information, see the server maintenance and service guide.
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The standard SATA driver is included with supported operating systems. No additional driver is
required.
To install the component:
1.
Power down the server (on page
2.
Remove all power:
a.
Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b.
Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3.
Extend the server from the rack (on page
4.
Remove the access panel (on page
WARNING:
Eliminate the risk of electric shock by removing all AC power from the system before
installing or replacing any non-hot-plug hardware option. Disconnect all power cords to
completely remove power from the server.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
IMPORTANT:
You have to remove the primary PCIe riser cage if a full-length expansion board is
installed.
5.
If a full-length expansion board is installed in slot 1, release the full-length expansion board retainer,
and then remove the primary PCIe riser cage.