Install server hardware options
This section has instructions for performing initial installation of optional hardware. Each component installation procedure references any tasks that need to be performed to gain access to the component being replaced.
Installation procedures are presented in the optimum sequence to minimize work.
- Remove the server cover
Use this information to remove the server cover. - Remove the air baffle
If you intend to install hardware options in the server, you must first remove the air baffle from the server. - Remove the PCIe adapter retainer
Use this information to remove the PCIe adapter retainer. - Remove the PCIe adapter holder
Use this information to remove the PCIe adapter holder. - Install a processor-heat-sink module
Processors are in the compute system boards that are accessed from the front of the server. The processor and heat sink are removed together as part of a processor-heat-sink-module (PHM) assembly. PHM installation requires a Torx T30 driver. - Install a DIMM
Use this information to install a DIMM. - Install an optical drive or a tape drive
Use this information to install an optical drive or a tape drive. - Install the expansion drive cage
Use this information to install the expansion drive cage. - Install a simple-swap-drive backplate
Use this information to install a simple-swap-drive backplate. - Install a backplane
Use this information to install a hot-swap drive backplane. - Install a PCIe adapter
Use this information to install a PCIe adapter. - Install the serial port module
Use this information to install the serial port module. - Install the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive
Use this information to install the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive. - Install the hot-swap power supply cage
Use this information to install the hot-swap power supply cage. - Install the power interface board
Use this information to install the power interface board. - Install a hot-swap power supply
Use this information to install a hot-swap power supply. - Install a front fan
Use this information to install a front fan. - Install the rear fan
Use this information to install the rear fan. - Install the PCIe adapter holder
Use this information to install the PCIe adapter holder. - Install the PCIe adapter retainer
Use this information to install the PCIe adapter retainer. - Install the air baffle
Use this information to install the air baffle. - Install the RAID super capacitor module
Use this information to install the RAID super capacitor module. - Install the server cover
Use this information to install the server cover. - Install the foot stands
Use this information to install the foot stands. - Install a simple-swap drive
Use this information to install a simple-swap drive. - Install a hot-swap drive
Use this information to install a hot-swap drive.
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