CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all PCI
slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
CAUTION: Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends performing a backup of all server data before
installing or removing a controller or adapter.
Before installing the controller, observe the following requirements:
• To ensure that cables are connected correctly, observe the labels on the cable and component connectors.
• Be sure that 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).
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
The components included with the hardware option kit
Procedure
1. Back up all server data.
2. Powering down the server on page 53.
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:
• Extend the server from the rack (Extend the server from the rack on page 53).
• Remove the server from the rack (Removing the server from the rack on page 54).
5. Remove the access panel (Removing the access panel on page 55).
CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed.
Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead
to thermal damage.
6. If installed, do the following:
a. Remove the air baffle (Removing the air baffle on page 57).
b. Remove the processor mezzanine tray (Removing the processor mezzanine tray on page 63).
c. Remove the CPU Mezzanine UPI performance kit (Removing the CPU Mezzanine UPI
performance kit on page 63).
7. Install the controller.
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