HP NC522SFP Dual Port 10GbE Gigabit Server Adapter - Manual (Page 10)

Installing an adapter 10
Installing an adapter in a server
See the HP ProLiant server documentation for additional information on how to safely install a PCI Express
card in the server.
CAUTION: If the server is not PCI Hot Plug compliant, power it down and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet before removing the server access panel. Failure to do so may
damage the adapter or server.
1. Power down the server.
2. Remove the power cord and server access panel. Then remove the cover bracket from a PCI Express
slot.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from a hot component, allow the surface of
the option card to cool before touching it.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
3. Firmly seat the adapter in a PCI Express slot and secure the adapter bracket.
NOTE: For 1U type servers you may need to replace the standard profile bracket with a low
profile bracket. See Installing a low profile bracket.
4. Replace the access panel and plug in the power cord.
Installing a low profile bracket
You may have to install a low profile bracket to complete the product installation. The low profile bracket
replaces the existing standard profile bracket shipped on the product.
1. Remove the SFP modules by pulling down on the bail latch handle located near the connector, and
then pulling the SFP modules out.