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Installation Sequence and Checklist, Unpacking and Inspecting the Server, Verifying Site Preparation

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Installation Sequence and Checklist Table 2-1 lists the server installation steps. Follow these steps in sequence to complete a successful installation. Table 2-1 Installation Sequence Checklist Step Description Completed 1 Unpack and inspect the server shipping container. Inventory the contents using the packing slip. 2 Install any additional components shipped with the server. 3 Install the server into a rack or pedestal. 4 Connect cables to the server. a: Connect AC input power cable. b: Connect LAN core I/O cable. c. Connect iLO 3 MP LAN cable. 5 Connect and set up the console for access. 6 Power on the server. 7 Access the console. 8 Verify components in the server. 9 Boot the operating system. 10 Verify the server configuration. Unpacking and Inspecting the Server This section describes procedures to perform before installation. Ensure that you have adequately prepared your environment for the new server, received the components that you ordered, and verified that the server and its containers are in good condition after shipment. Verifying Site Preparation Verifying site preparation is an essential factor of a successful server installation, and includes the following tasks: • Gather LAN information. The mMAC addresses for the iLO 3 MP LAN and the system LAN are located on the iLO Network Information Tag. • Establish a method to connect to the server console. • Verify electrical requirements. Ensure that grounding specifications and power requirements are met. • Validate server physical space requirements. • Confirm environmental requirements. For server-specific information on electrical, physical space, and environmental requirements, see For general site preparation information, see the HP Generalized Site Preparation Guide on the HP website at http://www.hp.com/go/Integrity_Servers-docs. Inspecting the Shipping Containers for Damage HP shipping containers protect their contents under normal shipping conditions. After the equipment arrives, carefully inspect each carton for signs of shipping damage. Shipping damage constitutes moderate to severe damage, such as punctures in the corrugated carton, crushed boxes, or large dents. Normal wear or slight damage to the carton is not considered shipping 26 Installing the server

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Installation Sequence and Checklist
Table 2-1
lists the server installation steps. Follow these steps in sequence to complete a successful
installation.
Table 2-1 Installation Sequence Checklist
Completed
Description
Step
Unpack and inspect the server shipping container. Inventory the contents using the packing
slip.
1
Install any additional components shipped with the server.
2
Install the server into a rack or pedestal.
3
Connect cables to the server.
4
a: Connect AC input power cable.
b: Connect LAN core I/O cable.
c. Connect iLO 3 MP LAN cable.
Connect and set up the console for access.
5
Power on the server.
6
Access the console.
7
Verify components in the server.
8
Boot the operating system.
9
Verify the server configuration.
10
Unpacking and Inspecting the Server
This section describes procedures to perform before installation. Ensure that you have adequately
prepared your environment for the new server, received the components that you ordered, and
verified that the server and its containers are in good condition after shipment.
Verifying Site Preparation
Verifying site preparation is an essential factor of a successful server installation, and includes
the following tasks:
•
Gather LAN information. The mMAC addresses for the iLO 3 MP LAN and the system LAN
are located on the iLO Network Information Tag.
•
Establish a method to connect to the server console.
•
Verify electrical requirements. Ensure that grounding specifications and power requirements
are met.
•
Validate server physical space requirements.
•
Confirm environmental requirements.
For server-specific information on electrical, physical space, and environmental requirements,
see For general site preparation information, see the
HP Generalized Site Preparation Guide
on the
HP website at
http://www
.hp.com/go/Integrity_Serv
ers-docs
.
Inspecting the Shipping Containers for Damage
HP shipping containers protect their contents under normal shipping conditions. After the
equipment arrives, carefully inspect each carton for signs of shipping damage. Shipping damage
constitutes moderate to severe damage, such as punctures in the corrugated carton, crushed
boxes, or large dents. Normal wear or slight damage to the carton is not considered shipping
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