Compaq ProLiant 8500 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide - Page 3

Contents Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide Introduction ...1 Kit Contents...2 Tools Required ...2 Upgrade Precautions...3 Preparing the Server ...4 Selecting an Upgrade Method 4 Preparing the Server for the Upgrade 6 Updating the Drivers, System Partition, and Compaq Insight Manager Console ...7 Migrating the System 10 Removing the Existing I/O Module 11 Removing the Cable Management Arm 11 Accessing the Existing I/O Module 12 Removing the I/O Module 14 Transferring I/O Expansion Boards Between the I/O Modules 16 Removing PCI Expansion Boards from the Existing I/O Module 16 New I/O Module PCI/PCI-X Slot Information 17 Installing the I/O Expansion Boards in the New I/O Module 20 Installing the Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition Board 22 Installing the New I/O Module 25 Completing the Upgrade 26 Installing the New Labels 26 Connecting the Cable Management Arm and Cables 27 Transferring the Serial Number to the New I/O Module 28 Confirming the Serial Number and Service Number Display 29 Configuring the Server 30