HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 Server - Manual (Page 72)

Hardware options installation 72
Expansion board options
The server supports PCI Express expansion boards. The server ships with PCIe riser boards and expansion
slots. PCIe expansion boards are supported with optional riser boards.
Removing the expansion slot blanks
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby
button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal
circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles,
expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize
the amount of time the access panel is open.
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 23 ).
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Extend (" Extend the server from the rack " on page 23 ) or remove the server from the rack.
4. Remove the access panel (on page 24 ).
5. Disconnect any external cables that are connected to the expansion board.
6. Disconnect any internal cables that are connected to the expansion board.
7. Remove the PCIe riser cage (" Remove the PCI riser cage " on page 29 ).
8. Remove the expansion slot blank.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.