HP SC08e 6Gb SAS Host Bus Adapter Installation Guide

Installation procedure 5
Installation procedure
Installation overview
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, consult the
safety information and user documentation provided with the server before attempting the
installation.
Many servers are capable of providing energy levels that are considered hazardous and are
intended to be serviced only by qualified personnel who have been trained to deal with these
hazards. Do not remove enclosures or attempt to bypass any interlocks that may be provided
for the purpose of removing these hazardous conditions.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, adequately
stabilize the rack before extending a component outside the rack. Extend only one component
at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended.
The installation procedure involves the following steps:
1. Preparing the server (on page 5)
2. Installing the adapter hardware (on page 5)
3. Connecting the adapter (on page 6)
4. Completing the installation procedure (on page 6)
Preparing the server
1. Update the server ROM. Use HP Smart Update Manager or the Smart Update Firmware DVD. For
more information, see the server documentation.
2. Back up all server data.
3. Shut down the operating system as outlined in the operation system instructions.
4. Power down the server.
5. Power down all peripheral devices.
6. Disconnect the power cord from the power source.
7. Disconnect the power cord from the server.
8. Disconnect all peripheral devices from the server.
Installing the adapter hardware
CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Be sure you are
properly grounded before beginning this procedure.
For more information, see "Electrostatic Discharge (on page 7)."
1. Depending on the server model, remove or open the server access panel.