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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 of the server.
  • Drive bay locations
    See the following illustration for the locations of drive bays and the types of drives supported.
  • Install server hardware options
    This section has 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.
  • 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.
  • Power on the server
  • Validate server setup
    After powering up the server, make sure that the LEDs are lit and that they are white.
  • Power off the server
    The server remains in a standby state when it is connected to a power source. To remove all power from the server (power-on LED off), you must disconnect all power cables.