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Planning the Server Installation
If planning to deploy and configure multiple servers in a single rack, consult the
HP
ProLiant DL320 Generation 2 Server High-Density Deployment
white paper at
www.hp.com
Server Installation Overview
The following steps give an overview of the required procedures for installing the
ProLiant DL320 Generation 2 server:
IMPORTANT:
Before beginning the following procedures, refer to the
Important Safety
Information
guide that shipped with the server.
1.
Select an appropriate site for the server.
2.
Unpack the server and rack-mounting hardware.
3.
Install other options.
Refer to Chapter 3, “Installing Hardware Options.” Other options include
additional memory, hard drives, expansion boards, and external storage devices.
Install hardware options before running the System Configuration Utility. The
System Configuration Utility is run during the SmartStart portion of the
installation sequence.
IMPORTANT:
Do not attempt to change the factory settings for reserved switches.
Inaccurate settings can seriously degrade system performance.
4.
Set internal switches, if necessary. For detailed information on relevant switches,
refer to Appendix E, “LEDs, Switches, and Jumpers.”
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