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Server hardware setup

To set up the server, install any options that have been purchased, cable the server, configure and update the firmware, and install the operating system.

  • Server setup checklist
    Use the server setup checklist to ensure that you have performed all tasks that are required to set up your server.
  • Installation Guidelines
    Use the installation guidelines to install components in your server.
  • Memory module installation rules
    Memory modules must be installed in a specific order based on the memory configuration that you implement on your server.
  • Technical rules
    This topic provides technical rules for the server.
  • Install server hardware options
    This section includes instructions for performing initial installation of optional hardware. Each component installation procedure references any tasks that need to be performed to gain access to the component being replaced.
  • Install the server in a rack
    To install the server in a rack, follow the instructions that are provided in the Rail Installation Kit for the rails on which the server will be installed.
  • Cable the server
    Attach all external cables to the server. Typically, you will need to connect the server to a power source, to the data network, and to storage. In addition, you will need to connect the server to the management network.
  • Turn on the server
    After the server performs a short self-test (power status LED flashes quickly) when connected to input power, it enters a standby state (power status LED flashes once per second).
  • Validate server setup
    After powering up the server, make sure that the LEDs are lit and that they are green.
  • Turn off the server
    The server remains in a standby state when it is connected to a power source, allowing the Lenovo ThinkSystem System Manager to respond to remote power-on requests. To remove all power from the server (power status LED off), you must disconnect all power cables.