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Hardware options installation
Product QuickSpecs
For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product
QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/qs).
Introduction
Install any hardware options before initializing the server. For options installation information, see the option
documentation. For server-specific information, use the procedures in this section.
If multiple options are being installed, read the installation instructions for all the hardware options to identify similar
steps and streamline the installation process.
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.
Tower to rack conversion kit
Installing the tower-to-rack conversion kit
Use the tower-to-rack conversion kit to switch the tower server to rack mode operation. In this procedure, left and right
terminology is from the perspective of a user facing the front of the rack.
Procedure
1. Review the rack warnings and cautions.
2. If the server is used in tower mode, prepare the server for rack installation.
3. Install the rack rails and server tray.
4. Install the server on the tray.
Preparing the server for rack installation
Procedure
1. Power down the server.
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
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