Upgrading PII 400mhz to PIII 450mhz on Proliant 1600

[Gwalker]

I have been reading that to upgrade a Proliant from a PII 400mhz to PIII 450mhz installation of an additional Thermal Upgrade Option Kit (144003-B22) is required. I have looked but cannot find any information about how to install or even what this kit consist of. Also will VRMS 299306-001 work to run 2 PIII?

Thanks

[Sunil Jerath]

Hello Gwalker,
The correct p/n for the VRM for PIII450 is :

Processor Power Module (350- 450): 327660-001

The thermal kit is basically a few thermal pads and usually a little sheet is sent with it to let you know where to stick them.

Regards,

[Gwalker]

I saw an earlier post in this forum about a PDF file that was available for installing the Thermal grade option kit. Is that file still available? I already purchased a pair of 299306-001 vrm, and I was hoping to use them. Thanks again

[Sunil Jerath · Accepted solution]

Hello Gwalker,
Please use the proper VRMs and let the reseller know that these are not the right part nos for you. I am sure good business man should honor that request. As for as the pdf is concerned please email me at sunil.jerath@hp.com and I shall send it to you.

Regards,

[Sunil Jerath]

Hello Gwalker,
Please make sure that you run the System configuration after you upgrade the hardware. Here is the link to download it in case you need this:

http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/download/13227.html

Basically anytime a hardware change takes place you need to run this utility to make sure that system has all the components configured properly.

Regards,

[Sunil Jerath]

Hello Gary,
Here are the Switch settings for PIII. Please let me know how you make out.

Regards,