Setting up the server

Prerequisites
Before setting up the server:
Procedure

Unbox the server

  1. Unbox the server and verify the contents:
    • Server

    • Power cord and adapter

    • Antislip rubber strips (2)

    • Printed setup documentation

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

Install the hardware options

  1. (Optional) Install the hardware options. For installation instructions, see the server user guide on the HPE website:

Orient the server

  1. 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.

  1. Connect the network cable:
    1. Connect one end of the network cable to the NIC port.
    2. Connect the other end of the network cable to a network jack or a network device, such as router or LAN switch.

      Connecting the network cable
  2. Connect the power cord:
    1. Connect the power adapter to the server power jack with the connector secured in the power cord clip (callout 1).
    2. Connect the power cord to the adapter (callout 2).
    3. Connect the power cord to the AC power source (callout 3).

      Connecting the power adapter and cord
    4. Close the power cord clip until it clicks into place.

      Closing the power cord clip
  3. 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.
    • Locally: Use a KVM switch or a connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse.

      Connecting the peripheral devices
    • Remotely: Connect to the iLO web interface and run a remote console:

      This action requires the iLO enablement option for remote iLO access.

      1. Verify the following:
        • iLO is licensed to use the remote console feature.

          If iLO is not licensed, visit the HPE website:

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

        • The iLO dedicated or shared network port is connected to a secure network.
      2. Using a browser, navigate to the iLO web interface, and then log in.
        https://<iLO hostname or IP address>
        Note the following:
        • The iLO hostname and default login credentials on the iLO information label on the bottom of the server.

        • 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.

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

Power on the server

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

Set up the storage

  1. 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 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

  1. 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:

      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

  1. To experience quick service and efficient support, register the server at the HPE website: