Hardware options installation 51
o Installing an NVDIMM (on page 52) — For installing NVDIMM-Ns with an HPE Smart Storage
Battery
DIMM handling guidelines
CAUTION: Failure to properly handle DIMMs can cause damage to DIMM components and
the system board connector.
When handling a DIMM, observe the following guidelines:
• Avoid electrostatic discharge (on page 139).
• Always hold DIMMs by the side edges only.
• Avoid touching the connectors on the bottom of the DIMM.
• Never wrap your fingers around a DIMM.
• Avoid touching the components on the sides of the DIMM.
• Never bend or flex the DIMM.
When installing a DIMM, observe the following guidelines:
• Before seating the DIMM, open the DIMM slot and align the DIMM with the slot.
• To align and seat the DIMM, use two fingers to hold the DIMM along the side edges.
• To seat the DIMM, use two fingers to apply gentle pressure along the top of the DIMM.
For more information, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website
(http://www.hpe.com/support/DIMM-20070214-CN).
Installing a DIMM
The server supports up to 24 DIMMs.
To install a DIMM:
1. Power down the server (on page 21).
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Do one of the following:
o Extend the server from the rack (on page 21).
o Remove the server from the rack (on page 22).
4. Remove the access panel (on page 22).
5. Remove the air baffle.
6. Open the DIMM slot latches.
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