HP ProLiant DL380 - Manual (Page 53)

Hardware options installation 53
Expansion board options
The server supports PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express expansion boards.
Installing an expansion board (slot 2)
1. Power down the server (on page 22 ).
2. Extend the server from the rack (on page 22 ).
3. Remove the access panel (on page 23 ).
4. Remove the expansion slot cover.
5. Install the expansion board.
6. Connect any required internal or external cables to the expansion board. Refer to the documentation
that ships with the expansion board.
7. Install the access panel (on page 24 ).
Removing expansion slot covers (slots 3, 4, and 5)
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server and
remove all AC power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser cage.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless
all PCI slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
1. Power down the server (on page 22 ).
2. Extend or remove the server from the rack.
3. Remove the access panel (on page 23 ).
4. Remove the PCI riser cage (on page 24 ).