Installing an energy pack

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure:

Make sure that a Smart Array P-class type-p Gen10 controller is installed.
Make sure that you have the following items available:
- Storage controller backup power cable (ships with the storage controller)
- Energy pack option
If you are installing the HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor, verify that the system BIOS meets the minimum firmware requirements.

Procedure

Power down the server.
Remove all power:
1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
Do one of the following:
- If the server is in tower mode: Position the tower server for hardware configuration.
- If the server is in rack mode: Remove the server from the rack.
Remove the front bezel.
Remove the access panel.
If installed, remove the air baffle.
Remove the black tapes from the chassis.
Install the energy pack holders.
Secure the energy pack in the holders:
1. Position one end of the energy pack into the holder.
2. Press and hold the release latch on the holder.
3. Position the other end of the energy pack into the holder.
4. Connect the energy pack cable.
Connect the storage controller backup power cable.
If removed, install the air baffle.
Install the access panel.
Install the front bezel.
Do one of the following:
- If the server is in tower mode: Position the tower server for operation.
- If the server is in rack mode: Install the server on the tray.
Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
Connect the power cords:
1. Connect each power cord to the server.
2. Connect each power cord to the power source.
Power up the server.

The installation is complete.