Single-Core to Dual-Core Processor Upgrade Guide. First Edition - HP Integrity rx2620 (September 2006)

Upgrading the Processors in the Server

Upgrading the Server to Dual-Core Processors

Chapter 1

Server Shutdown

Step 1. Press the power switch on the server front panel. Verify that the power LED goes off.

Step 2. Disconnect the AC power cords from the server rear panel.

Upgrading the Server to Dual-Core Processors

This section contains detailed instructions for upgrading the rx2620 server from single-core processors to

dual-core processors. The steps are:

Step 1. Extend the server from the rack.

Step 2. Remove server top metal cover.

Step 3. Remove the airflow guide.

Step 4. Upgrade the processors.

Step 5. Replace server top metal cover.

Step 6. Perform system validation and reconfiguration procedures after processor upgrade.

Extending the Server from the Rack

The HP Integrity rx2620 server is designed to be rack mounted. The following procedure explains how to gain

access to an HP Integrity rx2620 server that is mounted in an approved rack. If the server is

pedestal-mounted, go to “Accessing a Pedestal-Mounted Server” on page 19.

WARNING Ensure that all anti-tip features (front and rear anti-tip feet installed; adequate

ballast properly placed, etc.) are employed prior to extending the server.

NOTE Ensure that there is enough area (approximately 1.5 meters (4.5 ft.) to fully extend the server

out the front of the rack and work on it.

To extend the server from the rack, perform the following steps:

Step 1. Remove the T-25 screws that fasten the server to the rack.

Step 2. Release the rack latches by rotating them outward.