Breaking the server down to the minimum hardware configuration

CAUTION: When reducing the server to a minimum configuration for troubleshooting, do not remove additional processors unless specifically requested by the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center. Improperly replacing or reseating processors can result in damage to the system board.

CAUTION: Before removing or replacing any processors, be sure to follow the guidelines provided in "Processor troubleshooting guidelines." Failure to follow the recommended guidelines can cause damage to the system board, requiring replacement of the system board.

During the troubleshooting process, you may be asked to break the server down to the minimum hardware configuration. A minimum configuration consists of only the components needed to boot the server and successfully pass POST.

When requested to break the server down to the minimum configuration, uninstall the following components, if installed:

All additional cooling fans, if applicable
For the minimum fan configuration, see the server user guide.
All additional power supplies, if applicable (leave one installed)
All hard drives and solid state drives
All optical drives (DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, and so forth)
All optional mezzanine cards
All expansion boards

Before removing the components, be sure to determine the minimum configuration for each component and follow all guidelines in the server user guide.

Always use the recommended minimum configuration above before removing any processors or DIMMs. If you are unable to isolate the issue with the configuration above, you will then remove all but one of the processors and the minimum number of associated DIMMs for the processor as directed by the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center.