Installing an HPE Smart Storage Battery

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CAUTION: In systems that use external data storage, be sure that the server is the first unit to be powered down and the last to be powered back up. Taking this precaution ensures that the system does not erroneously mark the external drives as failed when the server is powered up.

To install the component:

Procedure

  1. Back up all server data.
  2. Do one of the following:
  3. Power down the server.
  4. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server .
  5. Do one of the following:
  6. Remove the access panel.
  7. Remove the air baffle.
  8. Remove the fan cage.
  9. Install the Smart Storage battery.
    Installing the HP Smart Storage Battery
  10. Route and connect the cable.
    HP Smart Storage battery pack cabling
  11. Install the fan cage.
  12. Install the air baffle.
  13. Install the access panel.
  14. Do one of the following:
    • If the server is in a tower configuration, return the server to an upright position.
    • If the server is in a rack configuration, slide the server into the rack.
  15. Connect each power cord to the server .
  16. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  17. Power up the server.
  18. Do one of the following:

Results