120Eg User Guide - Setting Up the System
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Setting Up Your Server
This chapter describes how to set up your server appropriate for your system, on a step-
by-step basis.
Getting Familiar with the System
Before setting up your system, see
“System Overview” on page 1-1
to become familiar
with the system’s features, such as the location of your system’s front and rear panel
switches, indicators, and connectors, etc.
Setup Flow
1.
If you have purchased any optional device for the server, see
“Upgrading Your
System” on page 4-1
to install it.
2.
Select a suitable site for the server.
3.
Connect peripheral devices to the server.
4.
Connect the power cord to the server.
5.
Power on the server to start software setups. Setups depend on the optional
internal devices installed and the peripheral devices connected.
6.
Install an operating system to the server. See
“Installing the Operating System with
Express Setup” on page D-1
.
7.
Install the utilities in the provided NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. See
“Installing and Using Utilities” on page G-1
.
8.
After all the system setup procedures are completed, make backup copies of
system information.
System information is required for recovering the server from the trouble or
after replacing the system board.
Installing Optional Devices
To install any optional device, see
“Upgrading Your System” on page 4-1
for the
installation procedure. Proceed to the next section if you have no optional devices to
install.
Caution
There are third-party products (memory modules, hard disks,
etc.) available for the server in the markets. However, we
recommend that you should use our products for stable
operation. We assumes no liability for data errors and failures
due to malfunction of the server resulting from installation of
those third-party products.
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