Installing an energy pack

The server supports two Smart Storage batteries or one HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor.

NOTE:

This server does not support mixing of HPE Smart Storage batteries and the HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor.

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:

  • T-10 Torx screwdriver

  • The components included with the hardware option kit

Procedure
  1. Power down the server.
  2. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  3. Do one of the following:
  4. Remove the access panel (Removing the access panel).
    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.

  5. Remove the fan cage (Removing the fan cage).
  6. Install the energy pack.
  7. Route and connect the energy pack cable.

    • To provide backup power to the DIMM slots and controllers installed on the system board, connect the energy pack cable to connector 1 (orange).

      NOTE:

      The HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor can only be installed in energy pack connector 1. This server does not support the HPE Smart Storage Hybrid capacitor in energy pack connector 2.

    • To provide backup power to the DIMM slots on the processor mezzanine tray, connect the energy pack cable to connector 2 (blue).

    IMPORTANT:
    To enable SmartCache or CacheCade in a P-class type-p Smart Array controller, you must:

    • Connect the controller backup power cable to the controller backup power connector on the system or riser board.

    • Connect the energy pack cable to the energy pack connector on the system board.

    Item Description1
    1 Type-p Smart Array controller connected to the controller backup power connector
    2 Energy pack connected to the energy pack connector
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    Your server might appear different.

  8. Install the fan cage.
  9. Install the access panel (Installing the access panel).
  10. Install the server into the rack (Installing the server into the rack).
  11. Connect each power cord to the server.
  12. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  13. Power up the server.