Backing up necessary files
The data in the HDD or SSD is deleted when you re-install the OS. Back up
data that you need in advance.
Setting up disk
Configure disks, such as RAID, referring to manuals for internal disk arrays or
external disk arrays to install the OS as necessary.
Setting up EFI for CB 2500/500
Set the boot device configuration as the EFI initial setting. See Hitachi
Compute Blade 500 Series EFI User's Guide,or Hitachi Compute Blade 2500
Series UEFI Setup Guide that you need.
Setting up EFI for CB 2000
On the EFI starting screen, press the [F2] key or [Delete] key to enter the
EFI Setup menu. Click [Save & Exit] tab, find [Boot Override] to select the
CD/DVD drive, and press the [Enter] key.
Do not select a device that starts from UEFI.
Other preparations
Start the server blade.
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Installation Overview
Hitachi Compute Blade Series OS Installation Guide for Red Hat Enterprise Linux