Overview of Server Installation
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Operating System Purchased Separately
If you purchased your operating system separately, install it using the
SmartStart for Servers CD. Refer to the Server Setup and Management pack
for instructions on using SmartStart. The first time the server is configured, the
SmartStart program automatically creates a necessary partition on your hard
drive. This partition cannot be used for any other purpose and is not a
traditional system partition.
Follow this sequence when installing your operating system for the first time:
1. Review all guidelines listed from the beginning of this chapter through
the “Locating Materials” section.
2. Install any hardware options if needed. See Chapter 3, “Hardware
Options Installation,” or see the options kits for detailed installation
instructions.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, do not plug
telecommunications/telephone connectors into the network interface
controller (NIC) receptacle.
3. Connect cables: keyboard, mouse, monitor, network, and power. See
rear panel components section applicable to your tower or rack server in
chapter 1 of this guide.
4. Locate the key and unlock the front bezel if necessary.
NOTE:
A key hook is located inside the front bezel above the keylock latch. For your
convenience, you may use the key hook to store the key when it is not needed.
