HP Netserver E 45 and E 50 Installation Roadmap

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Configure the HP

Verify Installed Accessories (Optional)

1. Turn on the HP NetServer and monitor,

2. Allocate system resources to ISA

boards:

3. Run Configuration Assistant:

4. Select the NOS

and insert the

into the CD-ROM drive. Turn

the power off, wait 10 seconds and turn the power on again. If the

system fails to boot, follow the instructions on the screen:

Press F2 to enter Setup, or

Press F4 to accept automatic configuration update

Go to

the HP NetServer Navigator Main Menu and choose

"Configuration Assistant." Choose "Express" from the next screen

to begin the configuration process.

you want to install.

HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM

If you have installed ISA non-plug-and-play accessory

boards, you must now allocate system resources to each of these

boards. For instructions on allocating system resources, refer to

"Configuring ISA Non-Plug-and-Play Boards" in Chapter 4,

"Accessories" in the .HP NetServer E 45 and E 50 User Guide

If you wish, you may now verify accessories you have installed. These

include memory, mass storage devices, and plug-and-play accessory

boards.

To verify installed hardware:

Turn on the HP NetServer and monitor.

View the text that displays on the boot screen as the system boots.

This includes:

• System memory

• Cache memory

• Plug-and-play adapter boards

• IDE mass storage devices

• SCSI mass storage devices

1. View the boot screen:

2. View the System Hardware

Summary screen:

When prompted on the screen, press the

Escape key to display the System Hardware Summary screen.

Immediately press [F5] to continue viewing the screen. The System

Hardware Summary screen shows the NetServer's hardware

configuration. This includes:

• System memory

• Cache memory

• Plug-and-play adapter boards

• IDE mass storage devices

Any hardware you have installed that does not show up on either

of these screens (excluding the exceptions noted above) indicates a

defective component or improper installation.

Replace the Cover and Connect All Cables

1. Replace the cooling duct/cover:

2. Replace the NetServer cover:

3. Connect the power cord and all other cables.

Insert the tabs at the rear of the cooling duct/cover into the

slots at the top rear of the chassis. Lower the cooling

duct/cover, working it past the heat sink until the cover hook

engages with the top of the chassis. Plug the fan cable into

the connector on the power supply harness.

Align the rear lower corners of the cover with the

channels in the chassis

Place one hand on either side of the cover and press

inward lightly to assist aligning clips on the inside edge of

the cover with the rear edge of the chassis

Close the cover firmly

Lower the release latches on the sides of the front of the

cover

Lock the cover with the key provided

NOTE Non-plug-and-play adapter boards installed in

the NetServer cannot be detected at boot time.

Only plug-and-play boards will be displayed on

the System Hardware Summary screen.

NOTE SCSI devices connected to a SCSI adapter

board cannot be displayed at boot time. Only

IDE mass storage devices will be displayed on

the System Hardware Summary screen.

NOTE Install the cooling duct/cover before

replacing the NetServer cover. The cooling

duct/cover be installed to avoid

damage to the NetServer caused by lack of

proper cooling.

must

NOTE Non-plug-and-play adapter boards installed in

the NetServer cannot be detected at boot time.

Only plug-and-play boards will be displayed on

the boot screen.

NOTE If you plan to use the Remote Console Redirection

feature to run TopTools utilities remotely, you must

create the utility partition. If you choose "Express"

configuration, the partition will be created

automatically. If you perform a "Custom"

configuration, you will need to choose

"Install/Update Utility Partition" from within

Configuration Assistant to create the partition.

5. Obtain IntranetWare key:

6. Select the installation mode:

7. Install the NOS:

8. Install or Configure Tape Backup Software:

9. Refer to Information Assistant

If you are installing the optional

IntranetWare for Small Business software included with your NetServer

(E 45 only), obtain the activation key prior to beginning NOS installation.

Use the key request form in the NetServer Software Option package.

If you choose certain versions of

Novell NetWare / IntranetWare or Microsoft Windows NT Server, you

will be prompted to choose between automated or manual NOS install.

Choose automated mode for first-time installation of Novell

NetWare/IntranetWare or Microsoft Windows NT Server on a factory-

configured HP E-Series NetServer.

Perform a manual install if you are installing a NOS other than Novell

NetWare/IntranetWare or Microsoft Windows NT Server, or if you

replaced HP components (for example, replacing an HP NIC or SCSI

controller board with a third-party board).

If you selected the HP automated installation

process, you will be guided through the process by a series of HP

display screens.

If you selected the NOS vendor's installation process (manual install),

view and print the HP NOS installation instructions, and create the

driver disk(s) for the NOS. Install the NOS using the installation utility

supplied with the NOS.

If your

NetServer includes a preinstalled tape backup device, install and

configure the tape backup software now. (See the

for instructions on installing and configuring the tape

backup software).

on the

for further information about your HP NetServer-- it is your reference.

Tape Backup Getting

Started Guide

HP Navigator CD-ROM

Release

Latches

Clips Inside

Rear of Cover

Rear of Chassis

Bottom of Cover

Bottom of Chassis

Cover

Hook

Cooling Duct/Cover

Tabs and Slots