Compaq ProLiant 8500 Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions

ProLiant 8500 Integrated Array
Bypass
This document describes the installation of the Compaq ProLiant
8500 Integrated Array Bypass kit. Use this kit if you want to bypass
the Integrated Smart Array Controller (Ultra2 support) and use an
optional controller such as the Compaq 3200 Array Controller.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage
to the equipment, refer to the Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers
Setup and Installation Guide and observe all safety
precautions and option installation instructions
Refer to Chapter 4, "Installing Hardware" in the Compaq ProLiant
8500 Servers Setup and Installation Guide for information about
installing I/O expansion boards.
Refer to Chapter 5, "SCSI Setup" in the Compaq ProLiant 8500
Servers Setup and Installation Guide for more information about
SCSI setup and configuration.
The Integrated Smart Array Controller is routed to the internal drives
and the external SCSI connector through a daughter board, the Array
Enabler Board, in the I/O Module.
The Integrated Array Bypass kit allows you to replace the Array
Enabler Board with a connector and cable that you can connect to an
optional controller board such as the Compaq 3200 Array Controller.
CAUTION: It is recommended that any time you move drive
arrays or change your configuration you should back up the
data
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot
surfaces, allow the internal system components to cool before
touching them.
Procedure
1. If you have not powered up the server for the first time, skip to
step 4. If you have powered up the server, back up your server
data.
2. Shut down the operating system in an orderly manner as directed
in your operating system instructions.
3. Power down the server.
4. Open the top access panel as shown in the Compaq ProLiant
8500 Servers Setup and Installation Guide.
5. Remove the Array Enabler Board
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