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4 Connecting the power cord to the power supply WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: • Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. • Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment. • Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against it. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends from the storage system. 1. Connect the power cord to the power supply. 2. Thread the power cord through the strain relief clip (if applicable). For instructions on using the power cord strain relief clip, see the instructions that ship with the clip. 3. Connect the power cord to the AC power source. 5 Powering up and configuring the server To power up the server, press the Power On/Standby button. During the initial boot, the server configuration automatically defaults to prepare for operating system installation. To modify the server default settings, press the F9 key when prompted during the boot process to enter RBSU. By default, RBSU runs in the English language. NOTE: If an HP array controller has been added or is embedded in the system, the array controller will default to a RAID configuration based on the size and number of hard drives installed. Press the F8 key when prompted during the array controller initialization to use the ORCA utility to modify the controller default settings. For more information on the automatic configuration, see the HP ROMBased Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD. 6 Installing the operating system To operate properly, the server must have a supported operating system. For the latest information on operating system support, see the HP website http://www.hp.com/go/supportos. Three methods are available to install an operating system on the server: • SmartStart assisted installation-Insert the SmartStart CD into an external USB CD-ROM drive, and then reboot the server. • Manual installation-Insert the operating system CD into an external USB CD-ROM drive, and then reboot the server. This process might require you to obtain additional drivers from the HP website http://www.hp.com/support. • Remote deployment installation-The operating system can be remotely deployed using the Rapid Deployment Pack (RDP) or PXE boot over an Ethernet connection. Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the installation process. For information on using these installation methods, see the SmartStart installation poster in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack, included with the server. 7 Registering the server To register the server, refer to the HP Registration website http://register.hp.com. Additional information The HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide provides procedures for resolving common problems and comprehensive courses of action for fault isolation and identification, error message interpretation, issue resolution, and software maintenance on ProLiant servers and server blades. This guide includes problem-specific flowcharts to help you navigate complex troubleshooting processes. To view the guide, select a language: • English http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_en • Français http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_fr • Italiano http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_it • Español http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_sp • Deutsch http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_gr • Nederlands http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_nl http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_jp For definitions of the acronyms used in this document, refer to "Acronyms and abbreviations" on the Documentation CD. Intended audience This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels. Regulatory compliance notices Regulatory compliance identification numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, this product has been assigned a unique series number. The series number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval markings and information. When requesting compliance information for this product, always refer to this series number. The series number should not be confused with the marketing name or model number of the product. Regulatory notice rating label The rating label on the device shows which class (A or B) the equipment falls into. Class B devices have an FCC logo or FCC ID on the label. Class A devices do not have an FCC ID or logo on the label. Once the class of the device is determined, refer to the corresponding statement in the user guide on the Documentation CD.

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Connecting the power cord to the
power supply
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the
equipment:
•
Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding
plug is an important safety feature.
•
Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet
that is easily accessible at all times.
•
Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect
power to the equipment.
•
Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or
pinched by items placed against it. Pay particular attention to
the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends
from the storage system.
1.
Connect the power cord to the power supply.
2.
Thread the power cord through the strain relief clip (if applicable). For
instructions on using the power cord strain relief clip, see the instructions
that ship with the clip.
3.
Connect the power cord to the AC power source.
5
Powering up and configuring the
server
To power up the server, press the Power On/Standby button.
During the initial boot, the server configuration automatically defaults to
prepare for operating system installation.
To modify the server default settings, press the
F9
key when prompted
during the boot process to enter RBSU. By default, RBSU runs in the English
language.
NOTE:
If an HP array controller has been added or is embedded in the
system, the array controller will default to a RAID configuration based
on the size and number of hard drives installed.
Press the
F8
key when
prompted during the array controller initialization to use the ORCA utility to
modify the controller default settings.
For more information on the automatic configuration, see the
HP ROM-
Based Setup Utility User Guide
on the Documentation CD.
6
Installing the operating system
To operate properly, the server must have a supported operating system.
For the latest information on operating system support, see the HP website
.
Three methods are available to install an operating system on the server:
•
SmartStart assisted installation—Insert the SmartStart CD into an
external USB CD-ROM drive, and then reboot the server.
•
Manual installation—Insert the operating system CD into an external
USB CD-ROM drive, and then reboot the server. This process might
require you to obtain additional drivers from the HP website
.
•
Remote deployment installation—The operating system can be remotely
deployed using the Rapid Deployment Pack (RDP) or PXE boot over an
Ethernet connection.
Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the installation process.
For information on using these installation methods, see the SmartStart
installation poster in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack, included
with the server.
7
Registering the server
To register the server, refer to the HP Registration website
.
Additional information
The HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide provides procedures for
resolving common problems and comprehensive courses of action for fault
isolation and identification, error message interpretation, issue resolution,
and software maintenance on ProLiant servers and server blades. This
guide includes problem-specific flowcharts to help you navigate complex
troubleshooting processes. To view the guide, select a language:
•
English
•
Français
•
Italiano
•
Español
•
Deutsch
•
Nederlands
•
For definitions of the acronyms used in this document, refer to “Acronyms
and abbreviations” on the Documentation CD.
Intended audience
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots
servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing
of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products
with hazardous energy levels.
Regulatory compliance notices
Regulatory compliance identification numbers
For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification,
this product has been assigned a unique series number. The series number
can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required
approval markings and information. When requesting compliance
information for this product, always refer to this series number. The series
number should not be confused with the marketing name or model number
of the product.
Regulatory notice rating label
The rating label on the device shows which class (A or B) the equipment
falls into. Class B devices have an FCC logo or FCC ID on the label. Class
A devices do not have an FCC ID or logo on the label. Once the class of
the device is determined, refer to the corresponding statement in the user
guide on the Documentation CD.