Identifying The Contents Of The Server Shipping Carton; Installing Hardware Options; Installing The Server Into The Rack - HP ProLiant DL385p Gen8 User Manual

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WARNING:
The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.
The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations.
Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one
component is extended for any reason.
WARNING:
At least two people are needed to safely unload the rack from the pallet. An empty 42U rack
can weigh as much as 115 kg (253 lb), can stand more than 2.1 m (7 ft) tall, and might
become unstable when being moved on its casters.
Never stand in front of the rack when it is rolling down the ramp from the pallet. Always handle
the rack from both sides.

Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton

Unpack the server shipping carton and locate the materials and documentation necessary for installing the
server. All the rack mounting hardware necessary for installing the server into the rack is included with the
rack or the server.
The contents of the server shipping carton include:
Server
Power cord
Hardware documentation, Documentation CD, and software products
Rack-mounting hardware
In addition to the supplied items, you might need:
Operating system or application software
Hardware options

Installing hardware options

Install any hardware options before initializing the server. For options installation information, refer to the
option documentation. For server-specific information, refer to "Hardware options installation (on page 44)."

Installing the server into the rack

CAUTION:
Install the heaviest item first, and continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top.
Install the server and cable management arm into the rack. For more information, see the installation
1.
instructions that ship with the 2U Quick Deploy Rail System.
Connect peripheral devices to the server. For information on identifying connectors, see "Rear panel
2.
components (on page 13)."
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that:
To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage when unloading a rack:
Always plan the rack installation so that the heaviest item is on the bottom of the rack.
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