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Manually back up the NVDIMM-N data before relocating NVDIMM-Ns to another server.
Relocate the NVDIMM-Ns to another server.
Sanitize all NVDIMM-Ns on the new server before using them.
Requirements for relocating NVDIMMs or a set of NVDIMMs when the data does not have to be
preserved
If data on the NVDIMM-N or set of NVDIMM-Ns does not have to be preserved, then
Move the NVDIMM-Ns to the new location and sanitize all NVDIMM-Ns after installing them to the new
location. For more information, see NVDIMM sanitization on page 53.
Observe all DIMM and NVDIMM population guidelines. For more information, see DIMM and NVDIMM
population information on page 48.
Observe the process for removing an NVDIMM.
Observe the process for installing an NVDIMM.
Review and configure the system settings for NVDIMMs. For more information, see Configuring the
server for NVDIMMs on page 52.
Installing a high-performance fan
This kit is available to meet some extended ambient operating temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius. For
more information about the qualifications for extended ambient configurations, see the Hewlett Packard
Enterprise website.
The high-performance fans are used for 8-SFF and 10 SFF drive configurations. They are also required for
the 10 SFF SAS/SATA/NVMe Combo backplane option and for ASHRAE compliant configurations. For more
information on ASHRAE compliant configurations, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.
Prerequisites
Before installing this option, be sure you have the following:
The components included with the hardware option kit
Procedure
1. Observe the following alert:
IMPORTANT: After removing a high-performance (dual-rotor) fan, install or replace the fan within
60 seconds. Otherwise, the server will shut down gracefully.
2. Power down the server (Powering down the server on page 30).
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Do one of the following:
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