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Identifying rack server shipping carton contents, Installing hardware options, Installing the server into the rack – HP ProLiant DL580 G3 Server User Manual

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HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 3 Server User Guide

CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the

access panel open or removed. Operating the server in this manner
results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal
damage.

Identifying rack server shipping carton contents

Unpack the server shipping carton and locate the materials and documentation
necessary for installing the server. All the rack mounting hardware necessary for
installing the server into the rack is included with the rack or the server.

The contents of the server shipping carton include:

Server

Power cord

Hardware documentation, Documentation CD, and software products

Rack mounting hardware

In addition to the supplied items, you may need:

Hardware options

Operating system or application software

PDU

Installing hardware options

Install any hardware options before initializing the server. For options installation
information, refer to the option documentation. For server-specific information,
refer to "Hardware options installation (on page

57

)."

Installing the server into the rack

Refer to the installation instructions that ship with the rack kit to install the server
into the rack.