Setting up the server

Unbox the server

1. Unbox the server and verify the contents:
   • Server
   • Power cord
   • Rack-mounting hardware (optional)
   • Documentation

   The server does not ship with OS media. All system software and firmware is preloaded on the server.

Install the hardware options

2. (Optional) Install the hardware options. For installation instructions, see Hardware options installation.
3. Install the server into the rack.
4. Decide how to manage the server:
   • Locally: Use a KVM switch or connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
   • Remotely: Connect to the iLO web interface and run a remote console:
     1. Verify the following:
        • iLO is licensed to use the remote console feature.

          If iLO is not licensed, visit the HPE website:

          http://www.hpe.com/info/ilo

        • The iLO port is connected to a secure network.
     2. Using a browser, navigate to the iLO web interface, and then log in. The web interface can be accessed by entering the iLO hostname or IP address in the following format:

        https://<iLO hostname or IP address>

        NOTE:

        • The iLO hostname is located on the serial number/iLO information label located on the top of the chassis.

        • If a DHCP server assigns the IP address, the IP address appears on the boot screen.

        • If assigned, use the static IP address.

        • The default login credentials are located on the serial number/iLO information pull tab.

     3. In the navigation pane, click Remote Console & Media, and then launch a remote console.

Power on the server

5. Press the Power On/Standby button. For remote management, use the iLO virtual power button.
6. Using the SPP, update the following:
   • System ROM
   • Storage controller
   • Network adapters
   • Intelligent Provisioning

Set up the storage

7. Set up the storage. Do one of the following:
   • To configure the server to boot from a SAN, see the following guide:

     https://www.hpe.com/info/boot-from-san-config-guide

   • If an HPE Smart Array SR controller is installed, use the HPE Smart Storage Administrator to create arrays:

     1. From the boot screen, press F10 to run Intelligent Provisioning.

     2. From Intelligent Provisioning, run HPE Smart Storage Administrator.

   • If no controller option is installed, do one of the following:
     • AHCI is enabled by default. You can deploy an OS or virtualization software.
     • Disable AHCI, enable software RAID, and then create an array:

       1. From the boot screen, press F9 to run UEFI System Utilities.

       2. From the UEFI System Utilities screen, select System Configurations > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Storage Options > SATA Controller Options > Embedded SATA Configuration > Smart Array SW RAID Support.

       3. Enable Smart Array SW RAID Support.

       4. Save the configuration and reboot the server.

       5. Create an array:

          1. From the boot screen, press F9 to run UEFI System Utilities.

          2. From the UEFI System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > Embedded Storage: HPE Smart Storage S100i SR Gen10 > Array Configuration > Create Array.

Deploy an OS or virtualization software

8. Deploy an OS or virtualization software. Do one of the following:

   • Press F10 at the POST screen.

     For Intelligent Provisioning 3.30 and later, you are prompted to select whether you want to enter the Intelligent Provisioning or HPE Rapid Setup Software mode. After you have selected a mode, you must reprovision the server to change the mode that launches when you boot to F10.

   • Manually deploy an OS:

     1. Insert the installation media.

        For remote management, click Virtual Drives in the iLO remote console to mount images, drivers, or files to a virtual folder. If a storage driver is required to install the OS, use the virtual folder to store the driver.

     2. Press F11 at boot screen to select the boot device.

     3. After the OS installed, update the drivers.

Register the server

9. To experience quick service and efficient support, register the server at the HPE website:
   https://myenterpriselicense.hpe.com