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7.
Install the expansion board.
8. Connect any required internal or external cables to the expansion board. See the documentation that
ships with the expansion board.
9. Install the PCI riser cage (on page 31).
10. Install the access panel (on page 28).
11. Install the server into the rack ("Installing the server into the rack" on page 39).
12. Connect each power cord to the server.
13. Connect each power cord to the power source.
14. Power up the server ("Powering up the server" on page 26).
HPE H240 Smart HBA/P440, P840 Smart Array
Controller
CAUTION: Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends performing a complete backup of all
server data before performing a controller or adapter installation or removal.
Before installing the controller, you must observe the following requirements:
• To ensure cables are connected correctly, observe the labels on the cable and component
connectors.
• Be sure you have the latest firmware for the controllers, HBAs, and the expander card. To download
the latest firmware, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website
(http://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc).
To install the component:
1. Back up all server data.
2. Power down the server (on page 26).
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:
o Extend the server from the rack (on page 26).
o Remove the server from the rack (on page 27).
5. Remove the access panel (on page 27).
6. Remove the PCI riser cage (on page 30).
7. Install the controller on the riser board: