HP BH BH3710, Installation Manual

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Chapter 5
hp Carrier Grade Server bh3710 Server Blade Installation Information
Installing and Removing Blades
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Installing and Removing Blades
There are two types of blades used in the rp3710 Blade Server:
• Blades that are held in place on the chassis by locking levers. This type of blade has a blue LED that
lights to indicate when it is shut down and ready to be removed.
• Carrier blades that can contain up to two components, such as Fibre Channel disks. The components are
held in the Carrier blade by screws and each has its own handle. Carrier Blades are held in place on the
chassis by screws and are installed and removed by grasping the component handles.
Blade server cooling requirements dictate that all slots be closed, either by the server blades that are
installed, or by slot blockers. Slot blockers come in two sizes:
• Full size, 6U x 160 mm, used in the front slots and
• Half size, 6U x 80 mm, used in the rear slots.
Blades are installed from either the front or rear of the chassis. However, the blade type must match the slot
type and size. Both types and sizes are identified with stickers as described in the previous section.
The best way to ensure blade replacement within the requisite time window is to plan your installation in
advance:
• Ensure that you are properly grounded before commencing.
• Have the blade ready for installation and near the blade server.
• If you are removing a blade, have a slot blocker ready.
• Have a number 1 Phillips screwdriver available.
• Familiarize yourself with the operation before you begin.
Following the planning instructions outlined above, prepare your equipment and select the empty slot(s)
compatible with the type of blade you wish to install. Then, follow the steps listed below.