HP ProLiant DL580 Installation Instructions

hp ProLiant
DL580 Storage Server
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HP ProLiant DL580 Storage Server
Installation Instructions
Second Edition (September 2004)
Part Number: 352401-002
Installation
Instructions
352401- 002
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and
troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes that you are
qualified in servicing computer equipment and trained in recognizing
hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Storage server software
The HP ProLiant DL580 Storage Server is preloaded with the
®
Windows Storage Server 2003 operating system. Prior to power up,
deployment instructions found in the "Installation Guide" should be
followed to enable the successful configuration of the storage server in
addition to the guidelines found below.
Required Items:
Installation Guide
Administration Guide
To begin the first-time startup procedure:
Be sure that the server is safely installed in an adequate
environment.
Be sure that the power cables and peripheral devices are plugged in
and AC power is supplied to the server.
Refer to the Installation Guide prior to powering up the server.
Rack planning resources
A rack resource kit ships with all HP branded or Compaq branded 9000,
10000, and H9 series racks. For more information on the content of
each resource, refer to the rack resource kit documentation.
If you intend to deploy and configure multiple servers in a single rack,
refer to the white paper on high-density deployment at the HP website.
http://www.hp.com/products/servers/platforms
Important safety information
WARNING: This product contains energy levels that are
considered hazardous. To reduce the risk of personal injury from
electric shock and hazardous energy, individuals who are
knowledgeable of the procedures, precautions, and hazards
associated with equipment containing hazardous energy circuits
must perform the installation and servicing of this product.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to
the equipment:
• Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the chassis during
installation or removal.
• Be aware that the product becomes unstable when it is not
fastened to the rails.
• Before removing the server from the rack, remove all hot-plug
power supplies, power modules, and drives to reduce the overall
weight of the product.
• Extend leveling jacks fully to the floor and make sure that the full
weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
• Install stabilizing feet on single-rack installations.
• Couple multiple-racks.
• Only extend one rack component at a time. The rack will become
unstable if more than one device is extended.