Preparation Procedures; Server Data Backup - HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen10 Maintenance And Service Manual

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Preparation procedures

Prerequisites

Before powering down the server for an upgrade, maintenance, or service procedure, perform a backup of critical server data .

About this task

To access components and perform certain upgrade, maintenance, or service procedure, you must perform one or more of the procedures

described in this section.

Subtopics

Power down the server

Extend the server from the rack

Opening the cable management arm

Remove the server from the rack

Removing the front bezel

Remove the access panel

Removing the primary PCI riser blank

Removing the primary PCI riser cage

Removing the secondary PCI riser cage

Removing the universal media bay blank

Enable the enhanced cooling function

Server data backup

To avoid data loss, make sure to back up all server data before installing or removing a hardware option, performing a server maintenance,

or a troubleshooting procedure.

Server data in this context refers to information that may be required to return the system to a normal operating environment after

completing a hardware maintenance or troubleshooting procedure. This information may include:

User data files

User account names and passwords

Application settings and passwords

Component drivers and firmware

TPM recovery key/password

BIOS configuration settings—Use the backup and restore function in UEFI System Utilities. For more information, see the UEFI user

guide (https://www.hpe.com/info/UEFI-manuals

https://www.hpe.com/info/UEFI-manuals).

Custom default system settings

Security passwords including those required for power-on and BIOS admin access, persistent memory, and Server Configuration

Lock (for HPE Trusted Supply Chain servers)

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