Prerequisites
Before beginning installation, ensure that the server is updated with the latest operating system firmware and drivers.
Procedure
Installing drives onto the
boot device
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Remove the liner from the thermal interface pad.
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Install the drives.
Installing the
boot device
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Power down the
system (Power down the
system).
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Remove all power:
- Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
- Disconnect each power cord from the
system.
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Remove the
system from the rack (Remove the
system from the rack).
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Place the
system on a flat, level work surface.
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Remove the access panel (Remove the access panel).
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Select an available PCIe expansion slot that is x8 physical size and x4 electrical.
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Remove the expansion slot cover.
Save the retaining screw, if one is present.
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Install the
boot device.
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Install any components that were removed to access the expansion slot.
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Install the access panel (Install the access panel).
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Do one of the following:
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Power up the server.
Deploying an operating system
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Deploy a supported operating system to the
boot device drive.
For more information, see the product QuickSpecs (https://www.hpe.com/info/qs).
After the OS installation completes, the system automatically copies the operating system to the second, mirrored drive on the
boot device.
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Proceed with normal system setup and operation.