HP ProLiant DL980 G7, Maintenance And Service Manual

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3 Upgrading a 4s configuration to an 8s configuration
To upgrade your DL980 G7 server from a 4s configuration to an 8s configuration:
1.
Verify that the current system firmware is the latest available and if necessary upgrade the
system firmware (
“Flashing firmware” (page 75) ).
2. Power off the server and disconnect the power cords ( “Power off the server” (page 22) ).
3. Remove the lower processor memory drawer ( “Remove the upper or lower processor memory
drawer or processor memory drawer blank” (page 26) ).
4. Remove the processor memory drawer cover ( “Remove a processor memory drawer cover”
(page 27) ).
5. Install processors 5 through 8 in the lower processor memory drawer. For instructions on
installing a processor, see the HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Server User Guide.
6. Install DIMMs in the lower processor memory drawer ( “DIMMs” (page 30) ).
CAUTION: Ensure that you follow DIMM installation guidelines ( “DIMM installation guidelines”
(page 35) ) and memory cartridge population guidelines ( “Memory cartridge population
guidelines” (page 36) ).
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in the inability to recognize memory, memory
errors, or reduced memory performance.
7. Connect XNC cabling ( “XNC cabling” (page 102) ).
CAUTION: XNC cabling is required for eight processor systems. Failure to cable the XNC
will result in the lower processor memory drawer not being recognized by the server.
8. Install any additional components, such as the power profile I/O assembly.
9. Connect the power cords and power on the server. Verify server operation by monitoring
POST messages and checking the iLO IML log.
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