HP ProLiant Server Setup Poster

Connect the peripheral devices to the server. The ports are labeled on the
rear of the server. For more information on ports and connectors, see the
server user guide in the HP ProLiant Gen8 Server Management Information
Library (http://www.hp.com/go/proliantgen8/docs).
4 Connect the power cord to the power
supply
 WARNING:To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the
equipment:
• Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding
plug is an important safety feature.
• Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet
that is easily accessible at all times.
• Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect
power to the equipment.
• Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or
pinched by items placed against it. Pay particular attention to
the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends
from the storage system.
1. Connect the power cord to the power supply.
2. Thread the power cord through the strain relief clip (if applicable). For
instructions on using the power cord strain relief clip, see the instructions
that ship with the clip.
3. Connect the power cord to the AC power source.
5 Power on and select boot options
1. Connect the Ethernet cable between the network connector on the
server and a network jack.
2. Press the Power On/Standby button.
3. During the initial boot:
o To modify the server conguration ROM default settings, press F9
when prompted from the start up sequence to enter the RBSU. By
default, RBSU runs in the English language.
o If you do not need to modify the server conguration and are ready
to install the system software, press F10 to access Intelligent
Provisioning.
NOTE:If an HP Smart Array controller has been added or is embedded
in the system, the controller defaults to a RAID conguration based on the
size and number of drives installed. For more information on modifying the
controller default settings, see the documentation in the HP Smart Storage
Information Library (http://www.hp.com/go/smartstorage/docs).
For more information on automatic conguration, see the HP ROM-Based
Setup Utility User Guide in the HP RBSU Information Library
(http://www.hp.com/go/rbsu/docs).
6 Installing the system software
Use Intelligent Provisioning to:
• Install Microsoft Windows, Red Hat and SUSE Linux, and VMware
operating systems.
 IMPORTANT:Installing VMware ESXi or ESX requires a custom HP
image, which includes the drivers for VMware devices not included
in the VMware base image. The image is available on the HP
website (http://www.hp.com/go/esxidownload).
• Perform maintenance-related tasks such as rmware updates, iLO
conguration, and Smart Array conguration.
To install an operating system on a single server using Intelligent
Provisioning:
1. Access Intelligent Provisioning by rebooting the server and pressing F10
at server POST.
2. To activate Intelligent Provisioning, follow the steps to set preferences
and register the server directly to HP or through an Insight RS Hosting
Device.
3. From the Home screen, click
PerformMaintenance, and then click
FirmwareUpdate.
4. Ensure the latest drivers are available for installation. Select Intelligent
ProvisioningSoftware from the list of rmware and click Update. If the
check box is not selected, the latest drivers are already installed.
5. From the Home screen, click ConfigureandInstall.
6. Follow the on-screen prompts to nish the installation.
7. Use the HP SPP to update your drivers and system software.
Intelligent Provisioning automatically integrates optimized ProLiant server
support software from the HP SPP. SPP replaces the HP Smart Update
Firmware DVD and ProLiant Support Pack (PSP). For more information
on using SPP, see the HP Service Pack for ProLiant User Guide in the HP
SPP Information Library (http://www.hp.com/go/spp/documentation).
7 Register the product
To experience quicker service and more efcient support, register the
product at the HP Product Registration website (http://register.hp.com).
Additional information
The HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume I: Troubleshooting
provides procedures for resolving common problems and comprehensive
courses of action for fault isolation and identication, issue resolution,
and software maintenance on ProLiant servers and server blades. The
HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume II: Error Messages
provides a list of error messages and information to assist with interpreting
and resolving error messages on ProLiant servers and server blades. The
documents are on the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/proliantgen8/docs).
To download the latest user documentation and drivers, including safety
and regulatory notices, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).
Abstract
This document describes setup requirements and procedures for ProLiant servers. HP assumes
you are qualied in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards
in products with hazardous energy levels.
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