Setup 23
CAUTION:
Protect the server from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a
regulating uninterruptible power supply. This device protects the hardware from damage
caused by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power
failure.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or
removed. Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling
that can lead to thermal damage.
Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton
Unpack the server shipping carton and locate the materials and documentation necessary for installing
the server.
The contents of the server shipping carton include:
•
Server
•
Power cord
You need the following items for some procedures:
•
T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver
•
Hardware options
•
Operating system or application software
Installing hardware options
Install any hardware options before initializing the server. For options installation information, see the
option documentation. For server-specific information, see "Hardware options installation (on page
25
)."
Installing the operating system
This ProLiant server does not ship with provisioning media. Everything needed to manage and install the
system software and firmware is preloaded on the server.
To operate properly, the server must have a supported operating system installed. For the latest
information on operating system support, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website
(
http://www.hpe.com/info/supportos
). Attempting to run an unsupported operating system can cause
serious and unpredictable results.
To install an operating system on the server, use one of the following methods:
•
Intelligent Provisioning—iLO includes Intelligent Provisioning for embedded deployment, updating,
and provisioning capabilities. Intelligent Provisioning can configure the server and install an
operating system.
To install an operating system on the server with Intelligent Provisioning (local or remote):
a.
Connect the Ethernet cable between the network connector on the server and a network jack.
b.
Press the Power On/Standby button.
c.
During server POST, press
F10
.
d.
Complete the initial Preferences and Registration portion of Intelligent Provisioning (on page
80
).
e.
At the 1 Start screen, click
Configure and Install
.
f.
To finish the installation, follow the onscreen prompts. An Internet connection is required to
update the firmware and systems software.
