Hardware options installation
Hewlett Packard Enterprise product QuickSpecs
For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product
QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/info/qs).
Introduction
Install any hardware options before initializing the server. If multiple options are being installed, read the installation
instructions for all the hardware options to identify similar steps and 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.
Installing a redundant hot-plug power supply
Prerequisites
Before installing this option, be sure you have the following:
The components included with the hardware option kit
Procedure
1. Observe the following alerts:
CAUTION: All power supplies installed in the server must have the same output power capacity. Verify that all
power supplies have the same part number and label color. The system becomes unstable and may shut down
when it detects mismatched power supplies.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays are
populated with either a component or a blank.
2. Access the product rear panel ( Release the cable management arm ).
3. Remove the blank.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the power supply or power supply
blank to cool before touching it.
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