Prerequisites
Before setting up the server:
Procedure
Unbox the server
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Unbox the server and verify the contents:
- A server
- A power cord
- Rack-mounting hardware
- Documentation
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(Optional) Install hardware options.
For installation instructions, see "Hardware options installation."
Rack the server
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Install the server in a rack.
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Decide how to manage the server:
- Locally: use a KVM switch or a connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
- Remotely: connect to the iLO web interface and run a remote console:
- Verify the following:
- Using a browser, navigate to the iLO web interface, and then log in.
https://<iLO hostname or IP address>
Note the following:
The hostname is located on the serial pull tab.
If a DHCP server assigns the IP address, the IP address appears on the boot screen.
If a static IP address is assigned, use that IP address.
The default login credentials are located on the serial label pull tab.
- In the side navigation, click the
Remote Console & Media link, and then launch a remote console.
Power on the server
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Press the Power On/Standby button.
For remote management, use the iLO virtual power button.
Update the firmware
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Using the SPP,
update the following:
- System ROM
- Storage controller
- Network adapters
- Intelligent Provisioning
Set up storage
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Do one of the following:
Deploy an OS or virtualization software
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Do one of the following:
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Register the server (http://www.hpe.com/info/register).