beautypg.com

HP ProLiant ML350e Gen8 Server User Manual

Page 94

background image

Hardware options installation 94

a.

Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

b.

Disconnect each power cord from the server.

4.

Do one of the following:

o

For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.

o

For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page

27

).

5.

Remove the access panel (on page

25

).

6.

Remove PCI air baffle ("

Remove the PCI air baffle

" on page

28

), if installed.

7.

Remove the system air baffle (on page

30

).

8.

Install an optional Smart Array controller ("

Installing an expansion board

" on page

77

).

9.

Remove any installed full-length PCI cards.

10.

Remove the fan cage (on page

31

).

11.

Disconnect the existing SAS cable from the system board connector.

12.

Connect the SAS cables:

a.

Connect the mini-SAS cable that came with the kit to the empty SAS connector on the drive
backplane.