HP E Series User Manual

42 Installing the Library
2. Identify the proper slot in the card cage for the e2400-FC 2G interface controller. One must be
installed in the base module card cage, and up to three can be installed in the card cage expansion
module (see Figure 29).
Figure 29 Interface controller locations
TIP: A step stool can be helpful to reach the interface controller slot in the base module card cage
located near the top of the library rack.
3. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove and discard a slot cover for each interface controller needed
for installation.
4. With the ports labeled TD# (where # denotes port numbers 0 though 3) to your left as you face the
back of the library, slide the controller into the card cage slot. Move the ejector handles inward to
fully seat the card.
5. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the ejector handle screws.
NOTE: Cabling is performed in the next section, ”Cabling the library” on page 43.
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HP E Series Specifications

General

Model	HP E Series
Category	Control Unit
Connectivity	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports	Multiple USB ports, serial ports, VGA port
Power Supply	Redundant power supplies with hot-swap capability
Display	Integrated LCD display for system monitoring and control
Processor	Intel Xeon series processors (specific model varies by configuration)
Memory	Up to 256GB DDR4 ECC Registered DIMMs (specific capacity varies by configuration)
Storage	Support for multiple SAS/SATA hard drives and SSDs (specific capacity and configuration varies by model)
Operating System	Compatible with various operating systems including Windows Server, Linux, and VMware ESXi
Dimensions	Rack-mountable form factor (1U, 2U, or 4U depending on the specific model)
Weight	Varies depending on configuration