Hardware options installation, Introduction, Processor and fan module option – HP ProLiant DL360p Gen8 Server User Manual

Page 35

Advertising
background image

Hardware options installation 35

Hardware options installation

Introduction

If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instructions for all the hardware options and
identify similar steps to streamline the installation process.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the

internal system components to cool before touching them.

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before

beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.

Processor and fan module option

Install fans 1 and 2 only when processor 2 is installed. When only one processor is installed, install the fan
blanks in bays 1 and 2 ("

Fan modules

" on page

18

).

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the

internal system components to cool before touching them.

CAUTION:

To prevent possible server malfunction and damage to the equipment, multiprocessor

configurations must contain processors with the same part number.

CAUTION:

The heatsink thermal interface media is not reusable and must be replaced if the

heatsink is removed from the processor after it has been installed.

CAUTION:

To prevent possible server overheating, always populate processor socket 2 with a

processor and a heatsink or a processor socket cover and a heatsink blank.

IMPORTANT:

Processor socket 1 must be populated at all times or the server does not function.

To install the processor and fan:

1.

Update the system ROM.
Locate and download the latest ROM version from the HP website (

http://www.hp.com/support

).

Follow the instructions on the website to update the system ROM.

2.

Power down the server (on page

20

).

3.

Remove all power:

a.

Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

b.

Disconnect each power cord from the server.

4.

Extend the server from the rack (on page

20

).

5.

Remove the access panel (on page

23

).

Advertising