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Installing a server blade – HP ProLiant BL460c Gen8 Server Blade User Manual

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Two types of interconnect modules are available for HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures: Pass-Thru modules

and switch modules. For more information about interconnect module options, see the HP website
(

http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/interconnects

).

IMPORTANT:

To connect to a network with a Pass-Thru module, always connect the Pass-Thru

module to a network device that supports Gigabit or 10 Gb speed, depending on the

corresponding Pass-Thru model.

Installing a server blade

CAUTION:

To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server blade

enclosure unless all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.

CAUTION:

Failure to install the divider in a quadrant when installing half-height blades can

result in damage to the connectors on the server blades.

For the best possible HP BladeSystem and Virtual Connect experience, and to prevent a future reboot, HP

requires updating the Onboard Administrator and Virtual Connect to the correct version before installing an

HP ProLiant Gen8 server blade. The version information is located on the tag on the front of the server blade.
For more information on this and other specific firmware and driver requirements, as well as the latest
firmware and driver versions, download the SPP on the HP website

(

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

).

1.

Remove the device bay blank.