HP nPartitions (nPars) Installing the server blade into the enclosure, Preparing the enclosure

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Installation sequence and checklist

Step	Description	Completed
1	Perform site preparation (see “Site preparation” (page 9)for more information).

2Unpack and inspect the server shipping container and then inventory the contents using the packing slip.

3Install additional components shipped with the server. For these procedures, see the documentation that with the component or the user service guide.

4 Install and power on the server blade.

5 Configure iLO 3 MP access.

6 Access iLO 3 MP.

7 Access UEFI from iLO 3 MP.

8 Download latest firmware and update using HP Smart Update Manager

9 Install and boot the OS.

NOTE: For more information regarding HP Integrity Server Blade upgrades, see “Upgrading a conjoined configuration” (page 54)for more information.

Installing and powering on the server blade

Preparing the enclosure

HP BladeSystem enclosures ship with device bay dividers to support half-height devices. To install a full height device, remove the blanks and the corresponding device bay divider.

CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server blade or the enclosure unless all hard drive and device bays are populated with either a component or a blank.

1.Remove the device bay blank.

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