HP ProLiant DL385 Generation 2 Server Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and replacement procedures 30
1.
Back up the server data.
2. Shut down the operating system as directed by the operating system documentation.
NOTE: If the operating system automatically places the server in Standby mode, omit the next
step.
3. Press the Power On/Standby button to place the server in Standby mode. When the server activates
Standby power mode, the system power LED changes to amber.
IMPORTANT: Pressing the UID button illuminates the blue UID LEDs on the front and rear
panels. In a rack environment, this feature facilitates locating a server when moving between
the front and rear of the rack.
4. Disconnect the power cords.
The system is now without power.
Remove the server from the rack
To remove the server from an HP, Compaq branded, telco, or third-party rack:
1. Power down the server (on page 29).
2. Extend the server from the rack (on page 28).
3. Disconnect the cabling and remove the server from the rack. For more information, refer to the
documentation that ships with the rack mounting option.
4. Place the server on a sturdy, level surface.
Access the product rear panel
Cable management arm with left-hand swing
To access the server rear panel, open the cable management arm.
Cable management arm with right-hand swing