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3.
Insert the power supply into the power supply bay until it clicks into place.
4. Connect the power cord to the power supply.
5. Route the power cord. Use best practices when routing power cords and other cables. A cable
management arm is available to help with routing. To obtain a cable management arm, contact an HP
authorized reseller.
6. Connect the power cord to the AC power source.
7. Be sure that the power supply LED is green ("Rear panel LEDs" on page 14).
Expansion board options
The server supports PCI Express expansion boards. The server ships with PCIe riser boards and expansion
slots. PCIe expansion boards are supported with optional riser boards.
Removing an expansion slot blank
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby
button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal
circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles,
expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize
the amount of time the access panel is open.
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 24).
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 24).
o Remove the server from the rack (on page 25).