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Completing the installation

Use this information for instructions on what you need to do after you install devices in the server to complete the installation process.

To complete the installation, complete the following steps:

  1. Make sure that all cables are connected properly.
  2. Update the server configuration (see Updating the server configuration).
  3. Reconnect the power cords.
  4. Start the server. Confirm that is starts correctly and recognizes the newly installed devices, and make sure that no error LEDs are lit.
  5. Business Partners only) Complete the additional steps in Instructions for Business Partners.
  6. If you want to install the server in a rack, go to the Lenovo System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 Type 6241 information page for the Rack Installation Instructions document which contains complete rack installation and removal instructions.
  • Updating the server configuration
    This topic provides information about the server configuration tasks that you might need to perform when you add and remove devices.