HP ProLiant DL320 G6 Server Maintenance and Service Guide

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4.
Disconnect the power cords.
The system is now without power.
Remove the server from the rack
WARNING: The server is not attached to the rack mounting rails. To avoid potential damage to
the server and personal injury, always support the server with both hands when removing it from
the rack.
To remove the server from an HP, Compaq branded, telco, or third-party rack:
1. Power down the server (on page 25).
2. Disconnect all peripheral cables and power cords from the server rear panel.
3. Loosen the thumbscrews that secure the server faceplate to the front of the rack.
4. Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see the documentation that ships with the rack
mounting option.
5. Place the server on a sturdy, level surface.
Hard drive blank
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless
all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.
Remove the component as indicated.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Hard drive
IMPORTANT: Hot-plug capability and drive LED support are only available when a supported
optional controller is installed in the server.