Setup, Overview, Installing an hp bladesystem c-class enclosure – HP ProLiant BL680c G7 Server-Blade User Manual
Page 26: Preparing the enclosure
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Setup
Overview
Installation of a server blade requires the following steps:
1.
Install and configure an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure.
2.
Install any server blade options.
3.
Install interconnect modules in the enclosure.
4.
Connect the interconnect modules to the network.
5.
Install a server blade.
6.
Complete the server blade configuration.
Installing an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure
Before performing any server blade-specific procedures, install an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure.
The most current documentation for server blades and other HP BladeSystem components is available at the
HP website
Documentation is also available in the following locations:
•
Documentation CD that ships with the enclosure
•
HP Business Support Center website
Preparing the enclosure
HP BladeSystem enclosures ship with device bay dividers to support half-height devices. To install a full-height
device, remove the blanks and the corresponding device bay divider.
CAUTION:
To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server blade
or the enclosure unless all hard drive and device bays are populated with either a component or
a blank.
IMPORTANT:
For optimal cooling and system performance, configure the c7000 enclosure with
ten fans and configure the c3000 enclosure with six fans.