Prerequisites
Before setting up the
server:
Procedure
Unbox the
server
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Unbox the
server and verify the contents:
The
server does not ship with OS media. All system software and firmware is preloaded on the
server.
Install the hardware options
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(Optional) Install the hardware options. For installation instructions, see the server user guide on the
HPE website:
Orient the
server
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Select the
server orientation:
Connect the peripheral devices and the power cord
IMPORTANT: The iLO shared connectivity of the RJ-45 port 1 is dependent on the presence of the
iLO enablement module. If this optional module is not installed, use an in-band communication method for accessing iLO.
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Connect the network cable:
- Connect one end of the network cable to the NIC port.
- Connect the other end of the network cable to a network jack or a network device, such as router or LAN switch.
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Connect the power cord:
- Connect the power adapter to the
server power jack with the connector secured in the power cord clip (callout 1).
- Connect the power cord to the adapter (callout 2).
- Connect the power cord to the AC power source (callout 3).
- Close the power cord clip until it clicks into place.
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Decide how to manage the
server:
IMPORTANT: - The display port in this server does not support passive type adapters. Passive adapters are marked with the DP++ symbol. To ensure proper video display when connecting an HDMI or DVI display to the display port, use only active type adapters.
- The
server iLO chipset does not support dual display setup. To enable dual display setup, install a compatible PCIe graphics card that has this function.
Power on the
server
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Press the Power On/Standby button.
For remote management, use the iLO virtual power button.
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Using the SPP,
update the following:
- System ROM
- Storage controller
- Network controller
- Intelligent Provisioning
Set up the storage
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Set up the storage. Do one of the following:
Deploy an OS or virtualization software
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Deploy an OS or virtualization software. Do one of the following:
Press
F10 at the POST screen.
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:
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.
Press
F11 at boot screen to select the boot device.
After the OS installed,
update the drivers.
Register the
server
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To experience quick service and efficient support, register the
server at the
HPE website: