Drive options, Installing a hot-plug drive – HP ProLiant ML350e Gen8 v2-Server User Manual
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10.
Install the system air baffle (on page
11.
If removed, install the PCI air baffle ("
" on page
12.
Install the access panel (on page
13.
Return the server to an upright position.
14.
15.
Connect each power cord to the server.
16.
Connect each power cord to the power source.
17.
Drive options
When adding drives to the server, observe the following general guidelines:
•
The system automatically sets all device numbers.
•
If only one drive is used, install it in the bay with the lowest device number ("
" on page
Drives must be the same capacity to provide the greatest storage space efficiency when drives are grouped
together into the same drive array.
Installing a hot-plug drive
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.
To install the component:
1.
Remove the front bezel (on page
2.
Remove the drive blank.
3.
Retain the blank for future use.