Hardware option installation guidelines

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
  • Install any hardware options before initializing the server.

  • If multiple options are being installed, read the installation instructions for all the hardware options to identify similar steps and streamline the installation process.

  • If the hardware option installation involves internal cabling, review the Cabling guidelines.