Installation guide

Installing 14-Slot Shelf Components

Chapter 5

Installing 14-Slot Shelf Components

This chapter provides information for installing memory modules into the HP bc2100 ATCA Server Blade.

Server Blade Memory Modules

The HP bc2100 ATCA Server Blade Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs) are always installed in pairs.

Each individual DIMM within a pair must also be identical in storage capacity, revision, and part number.

The current DIMM configurations supported by Hewlett-Packard include any of the following:

• Two 1–GB DIMMs (2 GB)

• Four 1–GB DIMMs (4 GB)

• Two 2–GB DIMMs (4 GB)

• Four 2–GB DIMMs (8 GB)

This section provides information on removing and replacing the DIMMs in an HP bc2100 ATCA Server

Blade.

Removing the DIMMs

To remove mounted DIMMs from the Server Blade, complete the following steps:

CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions while completing this procedure. Failure to follow ESD

saftey precautions could result in damage to the 14-Slot Shelf and equipment.

Step 1. Following hot-swap procedures, remove the HP bc2100 ATCA Server Blade from the 14-Slot Shelf.

Step 2. Lay the Server Blade flat on an anti-static working surface and position the blade front panel

facing you. Ensure that the backplane connector (blue color) is facing away from you and is on the

right side of the blade as it lays flat (see Figure 5-1 on page 43).