Lenovo 098118U, Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 2. Server setup roadmap
The installation process varies depending on the configuration of the server when
it was delivered. In some cases, the server is fully configured and just needs to be
connected to power and the network and started. In other cases, the server needs
to have hardware features installed, requires hardware and firmware configuration,
and requires the operating system to be installed.
Table 1. Server setup roadmap
Task Where to find information
Unpack Chapter 3, “What is included with your server,” on page 7
Install hardware
features Chapter 5, “Installing or replacing customer replaceable units,” on
page 17
Connect Ethernet cable
and power cords to
network and power
connectors “Rear view” on page 12
Review Unified
Extensible Firmware
Interface (UEFI)
settings and customize
as needed “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 49
Configure RAID “Configuring RAID” on page 52
Check for firmware
updates Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support and go to the Downloads
and Drivers section for this product.
Install operating
system and basic
drivers “Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program” on page 56
Install any additional
drivers needed for
added features Refer to the instructions that came with the hardware option.
Configure Ethernet
settings in operating
system See the operating system help. This step is not required if the
operating system was installed using the ThinkServer EasyStartup
program.
Install remote
management
applications “Installing ThinkServer EasyManage Agent” on page 58
Install applications Refer to the documentation that accompanies the applications that
you want to install.
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