Compaq ProLiant ML330e/ML330 Server Setup and Installation Guide

Overview of Server Installation 2-5
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Installation Sequence
CAUTION: If your server has a factory-installed operating system (OS),
configure the server using the instructions in the following section,
“Preconfigured Operating System,” or data on the server could be lost.
Otherwise, follow the instructions in the “Operating System Purchased
Separately” section later in this chapter.
Preconfigured Operating System
If you ordered your server with the factory-installed operating system,
everything required to install your operating system is already on the server.
Refer to the steps provided in the Compaq Factory-Installed Operating System
Software User Guide.
CAUTION: Use the SmartStart and Support Software CD as recovery software
only. Starting the server from the SmartStart and Support Software CD
reconfigures the system and causes all data on the server to be lost.
To install your server:
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.
■ Disconnect power from the server by unplugging the power cord from
either the electrical outlet or the server.
■ Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no
one can accidentally step on or trip over them. Do not pull on a cord or
cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by
the plug.
CAUTION: Before powering up the server, make sure that the power cord and
all cables have been properly connected. See Figure 2-1 and Table 2-1 for
information on the rear panel connectors of the ProLiant ML330e/ML330 server.