NonStop S-Series Hardware Installation and FastPath Guide (G06.27+)
Introduction
HP NonStop S-Series Hardware Installation and FastPath Guide—540460-001
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Installation Overview
Tools
The tools you might need when installing server components include: 
Component Tool Purpose
System 
enclosure
ESD protection kit Protect components against electrostatic 
discharge
Heavy-freight-handling 
equipment
Move shipping pallets to installation area
Safety glasses Prevent eye injury from flying particles
Scissors or cutters Clip cable ties and cut banding straps
Flashlight For lighting dark areas
Labels 
Pens or pencils
Label cables
3/4-inch (19-mm) or 
9/16-inch (15-mm) 
open-end wrench
Lower system enclosure leveling pads (might 
have 3/4-inch nuts or 9/16-inch nuts)
Phillips screwdriver Loosen and tighten Phillips screws, including 
groundstrap screws
Stubby Phillips 
screwdriver
Loosen and tighten AC power cord retainer 
screws on some processor and I/O enclosures 
without power shelves
4-mm diagonal wrench
(provided with server)
Unlock enclosure door
Tape 
subsystem
15/16-inch (24-mm) or 
adjustable, open-end 
wrench
Lower leveling pads on 5175 or 519x tape 
subsystem enclosures
Slotted screwdriver Loosen and tighten slotted-head screws, 
including those on 5175 tape subsystem 
shipping restraints










