Hardware Options Installation; Introduction; Processor Option; In This Section Introduction - HP ProLiant DL380 User Manual

Hardware options installation

In this section
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 36
Processor option..................................................................................................................................... 36
Memory options ..................................................................................................................................... 43
Hot-plug SAS hard drive options .............................................................................................................. 47
Media drive option................................................................................................................................. 48
Redundant hot-plug AC power supply option ............................................................................................. 49
DC power supply option ......................................................................................................................... 50
Expansion board options ........................................................................................................................ 53
PCI riser board option............................................................................................................................. 55

Introduction

If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instructions for all the hardware options
and identify similar steps to streamline the installation process.
WARNING:
internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION:
beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.

Processor option

The server supports single- and dual-processor operation. With two processors installed, the server
supports boot functions through the processor installed in processor socket 1. However, if processor 1
fails, the system will attempt to boot from processor 2 and provide a processor failure message.
The server uses PPMs to provide power to each processor. The corresponding PPM must be installed for
each processor or the system cannot boot.
CAUTION:
should attempt to replace or install the processor in this server.
CAUTION:
processor without using the processor installation tool.
CAUTION:
multiprocessor configurations must contain processors with the same part number.
IMPORTANT:
processor.
To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before
To avoid damage to the processor and system board, only authorized personnel
To help avoid damage to the processor and system board, do not install the
To prevent possible server malfunction and damage to the equipment,
If upgrading processor speed, update the system ROM before installing the
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