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Completing the parts replacement

To complete the parts replacement, do the following:
Note
Ensure that all components have been reassembled properly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your server.

  1. Properly route and secure the cables in the server. Refer to the cable connecting and routing information for each component. See Internal cable routing.

  2. If you removed the server cover, reinstall it. See Installing the server cover.

  3. Install the server into the rack. See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server.

  4. Reconnect the power cords.

  5. Update the server configuration.

    1. Save the new configuration settings when starting the server for the first time after you add or remove a device. The Setup Utility program starts automatically.

    2. Install device drivers for some optional devices. See the documentation that comes with each device

    3. Reconfigure the disk arrays if you have installed or removed an HDD and a RAID adapter. See the documentation that comes with the RAID adapter.

    4. Configure the Ethernet controller, see Ethernet controller information.

  6. Start the server. Confirm that it starts properly and recognizes the newly installed devices, and make sure that no error LEDs are lit.

  7. For Business Partners only: Complete the additional steps in Instructions for Business Partners.