Server setup 37
Installing hardware options
Install any hardware options before initializing the server. For options installation information, refer to the
option documentation. For server-specific information, refer to "Hardware options installation (on page
39
)."
Installing the server into the rack
Refer to the installation instructions that ship with the rack kit to install the server into the rack.
Installing the cable management arm
Refer to the installation instructions that ship with the rack kit to install the cable management arm.
Powering up and configuring the server
To power up the server, press the Power On/Standby button.
While the server boots, RBSU is automatically configured to prepare the server for operating system
installation.
To manually configure the utilities, press the
F9
key when prompted during the boot process to change the
server settings using RBSU. The system is set up by default for the English language.
NOTE:
If an array controller has been added or is embedded in the system, the ORCA utility
provides a default RAID configuration based on the size and number of hard drives installed.
For more information on the automatic configuration, refer to the
HP
ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
located on the Documentation CD.
Installing the operating system
To operate properly, the server must have a supported operating system. For the latest information on
supported operating systems, refer to the HP website (
http://www.hp.com/go/supportos
).
Two methods are available to install an operating system on the server:
•
SmartStart assisted installation—Insert the SmartStart CD into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the
server.
•
Manual installation—Insert the operating system CD into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the server.
This process may require you to obtain additional drivers from the HP website
(
http://www.hp.com/support
).
Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the installation process.
For information on using these installation paths, refer to the SmartStart installation poster in the HP
ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack, included with the server.
