Lenovo thinksystem SN850 7X15, Setup Manual

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Chapter 3. Compute node hardware setup
To set up the compute node, install any options that have been purchased, cable the compute node,
configure and update the firmware, and install the operating system.
Compute node setup checklist
Use the compute node setup checklist to ensure that you have performed all tasks that are required to set up
your compute node.
The compute node setup procedure varies depending on the configuration of the compute node when it was
delivered. In some cases, the compute node is fully configured and you just need to connect the compute
node to the network and an ac power source, and then you can power on the compute node. In other cases,
the compute node needs to have hardware options installed, requires hardware and firmware configuration,
and requires an operating system to be installed.
The following steps describe the general procedure for setting up a compute node:
1. Unpack the compute node package. See “Compute node package contents” on page 3.
2. Set up the compute node hardware.
a. Install the required compute node components. See the related topics in “Install compute node
hardware options” on page 28.
b. Install the compute node into the chassis.
c. Make sure the chassis is connected to power.
d. Connect the management controller to the network.
e. Power on the compute node.
Note: You can access the management processor interface to configure the system without
powering on the compute node. Whenever the compute node is connected to power, the
management processor interface is available. For details about accessing the management compute
node processor, see:http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.systems.management.
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f. Validate that the compute node hardware was set up successfully. See Validate compute node
setup.
3. Configure the system.
a. Connect the Lenovo XClarity Controller to the management network. See Set the network connection
for the Lenovo XClarity Controller.
b. Update the firmware for the compute node, if necessary. See “Update the firmware” on page 62.
c. Configure the firmware for the compute node. See “Configure the firmware” on page 64.
The following information is available for RAID configuration:
• https://lenovopress.com/lp0578-lenovo-raid-introduction
• https://lenovopress.com/lp0579-lenovo-raid-management-tools-and-resources
d. Install the operating system. See “Install the operating system” on page 66.
e. Back up the compute node configuration. See “Back up the compute node configuration” on page
66.
f. Install the applications and programs for which the compute node is intended to be used.
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