HP ProLiant DL385p Gen8 User Manual page 85

SAS cables can be connected to the PCIe riser cage and the system board before or after the PCIe riser
cage is installed. For ease in accessing connectors, HP recommends connecting the cables before the
PCIe riser cage is installed.
Completed SAS cabling:
Make sure any installed full-length expansion boards are seated in the retainer clip on the air baffle.
22.
Install the access panel (on page 25).
23.
Install the server into the rack.
24.
Connect each power cord to the server.
25.
Connect each power cord to the power source.
26.
Power up the server (on page 23).
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