HP ProLiant BL620c G7 Server-Blade - Manual (Page 21)

Setup 21
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 ( http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation ).
Documentation is also available in the following locations:
• Documentation CD that ships with the enclosure
• HP Business Support Center website ( http://www.hp.com/support )
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.