Hardware Options Installation; Introduction; Processor Options; In This Section Introduction - HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 3 User Manual

Hardware options installation

In this section
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................57
Processor options..........................................................................................................................57
Hot-plug SCSI hard drive options
SAS and SATA hard drive guidelines
Redundant hot-plug power
Battery-Backed Write Cache
DVD, diskette, and CD-RW drives

Introduction

If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instructions for all
the hardware options and identify similar steps to streamline the installation
process.
Review "Electrostatic Discharge (on page 141)" before installing hardware
options into the server.

Processor options

The server supports up to four processors. Processor socket 1 and PPM slot 1
must be populated at all times or the server will not function properly.
Server PPMs provide the proper power to each processor. Each PPM must be
installed in the slot adjacent to its processor.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot
surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to
cool before touching them.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly
ground the server before beginning any installation procedure. Improper
grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
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