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Installing Hardware Options
This chapter explains procedures for the installation of hot-plug and non-hot-plug
options specific to the HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server.
To streamline the installation process, read the installation instructions for all the
hardware options and identify similar steps before installing the hardware options. If
you encounter any problems during installation, contact an authorized reseller.
For more information about option installation procedures, refer to the following
resources:
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The installation documentation that ships with the option kit
The hardware installation and configuration poster that ships with the server
The hardware installation and configuration labels located on the top of the front
and rear access panels of the server
For more information about memory installation procedures, refer to Chapter 6
“Memory.”
For more information about hot-plug expansion board installation procedures, refer to
Chapter 7, “PCI-X Technology.”
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