HP DL980 G7 - Manual (Page 58)

Hardware options installation 58
IMPORTANT: On an HP ProLiant DL980 G7 server with a 128 logical CPU configuration, if an
HP NC382T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter is located in any Low
Profile IO slot, the network connection may drop or the NIC may stop responding. This can occur
while running Windows Server 2008 R2 and HP Network Configuration Utility for Windows
Server 2008 R2 Version 10.10 or Version 10.20. To prevent network connections from
dropping, upgrade to HP Network Configuration Utility for Windows Server 2008 R2 Version
10.30 (or later).
Installing a non-hot-plug expansion board
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless
all expansion 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 ).