HP proliant dl580 Manual De Usuario

Removal and replacement procedures  17 

Removing the access panel 

  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:  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. 

  IMPORTANT:  When removing the access panel to view QuickFind diagnostic LEDs ("

), leave the server powered on. The QuickFind diagnostic LEDs are cleared when 

the server is powered off. 

Extend the server from the rack, if applicable ("

If the locking latch is locked, use a Torx T-15 screwdriver to unlock the latch. 

  NOTE:  The T-15 Torx screwdriver is shipped with the server and can be located on the rear panel ("

Lift up on the hood latch, and remove the access panel. 

 

After installing hardware options, replace the access panel. Be sure that the panel is securely locked 
into place before powering up the server. 

 

Removing the system cage 

Installing or accessing some options in the server may require removing the system cage. Refer to the 
instructions for each individual option to determine if removing the system cage is necessary. 

To remove the system cage: 

Power down the server, if applicable ("

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Extend the server from the rack, if applicable ("

Remove the access panel ("

Remove all expansion boards and expansion slot covers. 

Remove the PCI-X Hot Plug basket, if applicable. 

Disconnect the hot-plug board cable from the PCI-X Hot Plug mezzanine board, if applicable. 

Remove all system fans ("

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