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HP ProLiant SL335s G7 Server

Installation Sheet

Part number: 633289-003
March 2013 (Third edition)

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Important Safety Information

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Identifying Server Components

Front Panel Components

Figure 1

 Front panel components of the s6500 Chassis with eight SL335s G7 

Servers

Item 

Description

Serial port

VGA port

USB 2.0 ports

IPMI connector 

 

NIC 1 and 2 connectors

5a 

Server handle

5b 

Server latch

Power LED/SW

Health LED

UID LED/SW

Server 1

10 

Server 2

11 

Server 3

12 

Server 4

13 

Server 5

14 

Server 6

15 

Server 7

16 

Server 8

Rear Panel Components

Figure 2

 Rear panel components of the s6500 Chassis with eight SL335s G7 

Servers

Item 

Description

Power supply 1

Power supply 2

Power supply 3

Power supply 4 (can also be use for SLAPM interface)

UID LED/SW

Fan 1

Fan 2

Fan 3

Fan 4

10 

Fan 5

11 

Fan 6

12 

Fan 7

13 

Fan 8

Server Configuration Resources

In addition to this Installation Sheet, other resources are available for more 

information regarding the configuration and maintenance of your server:
•   For safety information and detailed procedures relating to installation of options, 

refer to any installation instructions that came with the option, as well as the 

HP ProLiant SL335s G7 Server Maintenance and Service Guide

.

•   For safety information, regulatory notices, and detailed procedures related 

to the rest of the steps listed in the “Configuring the Server” section, see the 

relevant chapter of the 

HP ProLiant SL335s G7 Server User Guide

.

•   See the 

HP ProLiant SL335s G7 Server Documentation CD

 for additional 

information and updates not provided in this installation sheet. You can 

also access additional information and documentation from the HP website 

at 

http://www.hp.com/

 either by connecting directly or through the 

Documentation CD.

Server Configuration Overview

The steps listed below give an overview of the necessary setup procedures for 
preparing the HP ProLiant SL335s G7 Server for operation:

1.

  Connect the AC power cord and peripheral devices.

2.

  Power up the server.

3.

  Press 

F9

 to enter BIOS setup.

4.

  Note the server BIOS version.

5.

   Verify the server BIOS version against the latest BIOS version listed for this 

server on the HP website: 

http://www.hp.com

.

6.

   If you do not have the latest BIOS, update the BIOS now. See the 

HP ProLiant 

SL335s G7 Server Maintenance and Service Guide

 available on the HP 

website: 

http://www.hp.com

.

7.

   Install a supported operating system of your choice. For detailed procedures, 

see the documentation provided with the operating system vendor. 

For a list of operating systems supported by your ProLiant server, go to  

http://www.hp.com/go/supportos

.

Pre- and Post-installation 

Procedures

When installing additional options in your HP ProLiant SL335s G7 Server, observe 
the following procedures:

Pre-installation Procedures

1.

  Turn off the server and all the peripherals connected to it.

2.

   Remove the server from the chassis by following the procedure described later in 

the “Removing the server” section.

Post-installation Procedures

1.

   Be sure all components are installed according to the described step-by-step 

instructions.

2. 

Check to make sure you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server.

3. 

Reinstall the PCI riser, peripherals, and system cables that you have removed.

4. 

Reinstall the server into the chassis.

5. 

Connect all external cables to the system.

6. 

Press the power button on the front panel to turn on the server.

Removing the Server

You need to remove the server from the chassis before you can remove or replace a 

server component.

To remove server:
1.

  Press the latch to release the handle.

2.

  Rotate the handle to disengage the power connector.

3. 

Extend the server from the chassis until the release latch catches.

4. 

Firmly holding the server, press the release button.

5. 

Remove the server from chassis.

6. 

Install the server blank in the server slot.

Figure 3

 Removing the left server tray

Figure 4

 Removing the right server tray

Installing a Hard Disk Drive

The chassis can accommodate eight server trays. Each server tray can 
accommodate up to four LFF hard disk drives for maximum of 32 LFF hard disk 
drives per chassis. The server supports both SAS and SATA hard disk drives.

  

CAUTION:

  Drives can be damaged by static electricity. Before handling 

drives, touch an unpainted metal surface to discharge static electricity.

To install the hard disk drive in the server tray:
1.

  Unlock the HDD carrier latches.

2. 

Rotate the HDD carrier handle up.

 

3. 

Insert the HDD carrier and align the pins.

4. 

Rotate the HDD carrier handle down.

5. 

Lock the HDD carrier latches.

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