HP ProLiant DL120 G5 Server - Manual (Page 16)

Hardware options installation 16
5. Install the DIMM.
6. Install the access panel.
7. Install the server into the rack.
SAS or SATA hard drive options
The server supports up to two SATA hard drives with the embedded controller.
The server supports up to two SAS or two SATA hard drives with the following options:
• Optional SAS controller
• Optional SAS controller cable
• Optional SAS hard drive LED cable (" SAS hard drive LED cable option " on page 20 ) (for LED
functionality)
For optimal performance, avoid mixing SAS and SATA hard drives.
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.
IMPORTANT: If only one hard drive is installed, install it in the bay with the lowest device
number. For drive installation guidelines, refer to "SAS and SATA hard drive guidelines (on
page
38 )."
To install the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 6 ).
2. Remove the server from the rack (on page 6 ).
3. Remove the primary access panel (on page 7 ).
4. Remove the secondary access panel (on page 7 ).