Installation procedure 6
Installation procedure
In this section
Installation overview ................................................................................................................................. 6
Preparing the server ................................................................................................................................. 6
Installing the adapter hardware ................................................................................................................. 7
Connecting the adapter ............................................................................................................................ 7
Completing the installation procedure......................................................................................................... 8
Installation overview
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, consult the
safety information and user documentation provided with the server before attempting the
installation.
Many servers are capable of providing energy levels that are considered hazardous and are
intended to be serviced only by qualified personnel who have been trained to deal with these
hazards. Do not remove enclosures or attempt to bypass any interlocks that may be provided
for the purpose of removing these hazardous conditions.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, adequately
stabilize the rack before extending a component outside the rack. Extend only one component
at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended.
The installation procedure involves the following steps:
1.
Preparing the server (on page
6
)
2.
Installing the adapter hardware (on page
7
)
3.
Connecting the adapter (on page
7
)
4.
Completing the installation procedure (on page
8
)
Preparing the server
1.
Update the server ROM. The update file is available on the HP website
(
http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/romflash.html
).
2.
Back up all data.
3.
Perform a normal system shutdown.
4.
Power down the server.
5.
Power down all peripheral devices that are connected to the server.
6.
Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet.
7.
Unplug the power cord from the server.
8.
Disconnect all peripheral devices from the server.
