Note:
You must ensure that no environmental hazards, such as, excessive heat, excessive humidity,
improper ventilation, or electromagnetic interference from proximate equipment interfere with
the operation of the HP Proliant DL380 G9 server.
Checklist for installing the server in the rack
This installation checklist contains the principle steps that are necessary to install the server in the
rack. The notation in the
Reference
column is a section in the appropriate HP document that
contains the step-by-step procedures. Where applicable, additional information and clarifications
appear in the
Avaya recommendation
column. Perform each task in the order specified.
Note:
Avaya customers are required to have a monitor and USB keyboard available for server
maintenance.
No.
Task
Reference
Avaya recommendation
1
Observe safety
warnings.
User Guide:
Installing the
server into the
rack.
2
Examine contents
of shipping
container (Avaya
provided
equipment).
User Guide:
Identifying the
contents of the
server shipping
carton
• Server
• Rail Kit
• Printed setup documentation
• Rack mounting hardware kit and documentation
3
Examine
installation
environment
(customer
provided
equipment).
User Guide:
Optimum
Environment
When installing the server in a rack, select a location that
meets the environmental standards.
4
Verify that the
rack is installed
according to the
manufacturer's
instructions and
in accordance
with all local
codes and laws.
User Guide:
Installing the
server into the
rack
To install the server into a rack with square, round, or
threaded holes, refer to the instructions that ship with the
rack hardware kit.
5
Verify that the
rack is grounded
in accordance
User Guide:
Electrical
The server must be grounded for proper operation and
safety.
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