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Chapter 3
Installing the Compaq ProLiant 5000R Server
Materials Needed ................................................................................................... 3-1
Selecting a Site ...................................................................................................... 3-2
Opening the Rack................................................................................................... 3-2
Installation Sequence Outline ................................................................................. 3-4
Installing Hardware Options................................................................................... 3-6
Opening the Server.......................................................................................... 3-7
I/O Board Expansion Slot Locations...............................................................3-10
Expansion Board Considerations ....................................................................3-11
Installing an Expansion Board ........................................................................3-12
Installing an Optional Video Board ................................................................3-13
Adding Processors.................................................................................................3-13
Matching Requirements..................................................................................3-13
Installation Guidelines....................................................................................3-14
Adding Memory (DIMMs) ....................................................................................3-15
Maximum Memory Configuration ..................................................................3-16
Installing DIMMs ...........................................................................................3-17
Installing Mass Storage Devices ............................................................................3-19
Removable Media Storage..............................................................................3-19
Installing a Mass Storage Device in the Removable Media Area ....................3-19
Installing Hot-Pluggable Hard Drives .............................................................3-23
Drive Installation Guidelines ..........................................................................3-24
External Storage....................................................................................................3-24
Connecting Peripheral Devices..............................................................................3-25
Power Supply Requirements..................................................................................3-26
Upgrading ROMs ..................................................................................................3-26
Downloading from Compaq's Web Site .........................................................3-27
Upgrading From SmartStart and Diskettes......................................................3-27
Upgrading From the Hard Drive .....................................................................3-28
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