HP BL685C G6 - Manual (Page 44)

Hardware options installation 44
4. Install the SAS controller.
5. Install the access panel (on page 17 ).
6. Remove hard drive blanks, as needed.
7. Install the hot-plug SAS hard drives (" Hot-plug SAS or SATA hard drive option " on page 44 ).
8. Install the server blade (" Installing a server blade " on page 29 , " Remove the server blade " on page
16 ).
9. Power up the server blade (on page 15 ).
Hot-plug SAS or SATA hard drive option
The server blade supports up to two hot-plug SAS or SATA drives. Installation of the SAS controller option
is also required.
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: Installation of SATA SSD drives and hot-plug SAS drives at the same time is not
a supported configuration in this server blade.
To install the component: