Compaq ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 Setup and Installation Guide

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Chapter 4
Installing the Server
Server Installation Guidelines
Before installing your server, perform the following procedures, as necessary:
■ Select an appropriate site for your rack.
For environment requirements, see the “Optimum Environment” section
in Chapter 2, “Planning the Server Installation.” For information on rack
planning, refer to the Rack Planning and Information Guide online
document, which is on the Rack Information Library CD.
■ Unpack the server and rack-mounting hardware.
See the “Server Shipping Contents” section in Chapter 2, “Planning the
Server Installation.”
■ Install any PCI expansion boards.
See Chapter 3, “Installing Hardware Options.” Refer to the option kit
documentation for detailed instructions.
■ Install other hardware options.
Other options include additional memory, hard drives, fans, power
supplies, expansion boards, and external storage devices. See Chapter 3,
“Installing Hardware Options.” Refer to the individual option kits for
detailed instructions.
If you have any problems, contact your Compaq authorized reseller.