Instruction Manual

Hardware options installation 72
15.
Install hot-plug drives.
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.
Populate drive bays based on the drive numbering sequence. Start from the drive bay with the lowest
device number. For device numbering information see "SAS and SATA device numbers (on page 15)."
16. Install the fan modules and the fan blank (on page 31).
17. Install any full-length PCI expansion cards that were removed ("Installing an expansion board" on page
63).
18. Install the system air baffle (on page 28).
19. If removed, install the PCI air baffle ("PCI air baffle option" on page 38).
20. Install the access panel (on page 26).
21. Return the server to an upright position.
22. Install the front bezel (on page 25).
23. Connect each power cord to the server.
24. Connect each power cord to the power source.
25. Power up the server (on page 23).
Redundant hot-plug power supply enablement kit
option
To install the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 23).
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Unlock the front bezel (on page 24).
4. Place the server on its side.