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System configuration

Complete these procedures to configure your system.

Note
The minimum supported configuration for this server is as follows:

  • 2 processors

  • 8 DIMMs

  • 2 power supplies

  • 6 fans

  • Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller
    Before you can access the Lenovo XClarity Controller over your network, you need to specify how Lenovo XClarity Controller will connect to the network. Depending on how the network connection is implemented, you might need to specify a static IP address as well.
  • Firmware updates
    Several options are available to update the firmware for the server.
  • Configure the firmware
    Several options are available to install and set up the firmware for the server.
  • Memory configuration
    The server supports memory configurations in capacities of 8, 12, 16, and 24. All DIMMs to be installed must be the same type and capacity.
  • Deploy the operating system
    Several options are available to deploy an operating system on the server.
  • Back up the server configuration
    After setting up the server or making changes to the configuration, it is a good practice to make a complete backup of the server configuration.
  • Update the Vital Product Data (VPD)
    After initial setup of the system, you can update some Vital Product Data (VPD), such as asset tag and Universal Unique Identifier (UUID).