Installing An Adapter In A Server; Installing A Low Profile Bracket - HP 366T User Manual

Installing an adapter in a server

For additional information on how to safely install a PCI Express card in the server, see the HP ProLiant server
documentation.
CAUTION:
cord from the power outlet before removing the server access panel. Failure to do so may damage
the adapter or server.
Power down the server.
1.
Remove the power cord and server access panel.
2.
WARNING:
option card to cool before touching it.
WARNING:
internal system components to cool before touching them.
Identify the PCI Express option slot in which the adapter is to be installed. If a low profile option slot is
3.
to be used, install the low profile bracket onto the adapter.
Remove the cover bracket from the PCI Express slot.
4.
Firmly seat the adapter in the PCI Express slot and secure the adapter bracket.
5.
NOTE:
profile bracket. See "Installing a low profile bracket (on page 9)."
Replace the access panel and plug in the power cord.
6.

Installing a low profile bracket

You may have to install a low profile bracket to complete the product installation. The low profile bracket
replaces the existing standard profile bracket shipped on the product.
To install a low profile bracket:
If the server is not PCI Hot Plug compliant, power it down and disconnect the power
To reduce the risk of personal injury from a hot component, allow the surface of the
To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
For 1U type servers you may need to replace the standard profile bracket with a low
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