HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 User Manual

Removal and Replacement Procedures
Hot-Plug Procedures
You can perform removal and replacement procedures for some server components without
powering down the server. This section describes the removal and replacement procedures for
the following hot-plug components:
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Hard drive blanks
Hot-plug SCSI hard drives
Power supply blank
Hot-plug power supplies (must have two power supplies installed for it to be hot-plug
capable)
PCI and PCI-X Hot Plug expansion boards (in hot-plug slots)
Hot-plug fans
Hot-plug mirrored memory boards (refer to “Memory” in this chapt er)
Hard Drive Blanks
To remove a hard drive blank:
1. Push the sliding release button to unlock the blank (1).
2. Pull the drive blank out of the drive cage (2).
Figure 2-20: Removing a drive blank
NOTE: Keep the blank for future use.
Reverse steps 1 and 2 to replace a drive blank.
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HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	ProLiant DL580 Generation 2
Category	Server
Language	English