3 Installing the server blade into the enclosure
Installation sequence and checklist
CompletedDescriptionStep
Perform site preparation (see “Site preparation” (page 10)for more information).1
Unpack and inspect the server shipping container and then inventory the contents using the
packing slip.
2
Install additional components shipped with the server.3
Install and power on the server blade.4
Configure iLO 3 MP access.5
Access iLO 3 MP.6
Access UEFI from iLO 3 MP.7
Download latest firmware using HP Smart Update Manager8
Install and boot the OS.9
NOTE: For more information regarding HP Integrity Server Blade upgrades, see “Upgrading a
conjoined configuration” (page 66)for more information.
Installing and powering on the server blade
Preparing the enclosure
HP BladeSystem enclosures ship with device bay dividers to support half-height devices. To install
a full height device, remove the blanks and the corresponding device bay divider.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server blade
or the enclosure unless all hard drive and device bays are populated with either a component or
a blank.
1. Remove the device bay blank.
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