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Configuring the HP Server tc3100, HP Server Navigator CD-ROM, Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS

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Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring 2. If a LAN cable is provided, you may connect it now or wait until you have verified the HP Server's operation. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 1. If you have a UPS installed, turn it on. 2. Connect the serial cable between the UPS and the HP Server. Refer to the user guide included with the UPS for additional information. The HP Server tc3100 performs a diagnostic test when the power switch is turned on. If an error condition occurs, refer to Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting." Configuring the HP Server tc3100 The following sections describe how to configure the HP Server tc3100 with the help of the HP Server Navigator CD-ROM, which is shipped with your HP Server. This CD-ROM provides the latest information concerning your HP Server. As you configure the server, it's important to have the very latest configuration information. The CD-ROM will inform you of any applicable compatibility issues, and provide you with a current list of HP-tested peripherals and accessories. Refer to the "Tested Products List" on the HP Server Navigator CD-ROM or on the HP web site at: http://www.hp.com You should also be familiar with HP DiagTools (on the HP Server Navigator CD-ROM) and the HP Server Online Documentation CD-ROM to help you configure the HP Server. HP Server Navigator CD-ROM The HP Server Navigator CD-ROM provides you with two modes for running the CD-ROM and accessing its configuration information utilities and resource information. · Setup mode: insert the Navigator CD-ROM in your HP Server and boot from it. Use the Navigator interface to configure your system, view important information, and obtain drivers and utilities to setup your HP Server through the installation of the Network Operating System (NOS). · Resource mode: insert the Navigator CD-ROM in a Microsoft Windows PC. The CD will autorun to display the Navigator interface. Use the Navigator interface to view online information resources and obtain drivers and software utilities. Contents of the HP Server Navigator CD-ROM The Main Menu of the Navigator CD directs you to modules where you can perform the required configuration tasks, or access the utilities used in the configuration process. These tasks include: · Configuring the server hardware (Setup mode only) · Preparing the server for NOS installation (Setup mode only) · Viewing information about the server (such as Readme file, Configuration Advisories, Tested Products List) · Obtaining software and drivers for the server Before the HP Navigator Main Menu is displayed initially, you may be prompted to set the language, time, and date and select a Network Operating System (NOS) to be used throughout the session. If you have questions about how to use the Navigator CD, refer to the instructions provided with the Navigator CD or the Help menu. 37

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Chapter 3
Installing and Configuring
37
2.
If a LAN cable is provided, you may connect it now or wait until you have verified the HP Server's
operation.
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
1.
If you have a UPS installed, turn it on.
2.
Connect the serial cable between the UPS and the HP Server.
Refer to the user guide included with the UPS for additional information.
The HP Server tc3100 performs a diagnostic test when the power switch is turned on. If an error
condition occurs, refer to Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting."
Configuring the HP Server tc3100
The following sections describe how to configure the HP Server tc3100 with the help of the
HP Server
Navigator CD-ROM
, which is shipped with your HP Server. This CD-ROM
provides the latest information
concerning your HP Server.
As you configure the server, it's important to have the very latest configuration information. The CD-ROM
will inform you of any applicable compatibility issues, and provide you with a current list of HP-tested
peripherals and accessories. Refer to the "Tested Products List" on the
HP Server Navigator CD-ROM
or on
the HP web site at:
You should also be familiar with HP DiagTools (on the
HP Server Navigator CD-ROM
) and the
HP Server
Online Documentation CD-ROM
to help you configure the HP Server.
HP Server Navigator CD-ROM
The
HP Server Navigator CD-ROM
provides you with two modes for running the CD-ROM and accessing its
configuration information utilities and resource information.
±²
Setup mode:
insert the Navigator CD-ROM in your HP Server and boot from it. Use the Navigator
interface to configure your system, view important information, and obtain drivers and utilities to setup
your HP Server through the installation of the Network Operating System (NOS).
±²
Resource mode:
insert the Navigator CD-ROM in a Microsoft Windows PC. The CD will autorun to
display the Navigator interface. Use the Navigator interface to view online information resources and
obtain drivers and software utilities.
Contents of the HP Server Navigator CD-ROM
The Main Menu of the Navigator CD directs you to modules where you can perform the required
configuration tasks, or access the utilities used in the configuration process. These tasks include:
±²
Configuring the server hardware (Setup mode only)
±²
Preparing the server for NOS installation (Setup mode only)
±²
Viewing information about the server (such as Readme file, Configuration Advisories, Tested Products
List)
±²
Obtaining software and drivers for the server
Before the HP Navigator Main Menu is displayed initially, you may be prompted to set the language, time,
and date and select a Network Operating System (NOS) to be used throughout the session.
If you have questions about how to use the Navigator CD, refer to the instructions provided with the
Navigator CD or the Help menu.