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hp
ProLiant
DL380 Storage Server
Installation
Instructions
HP ProLiant DL380 Storage Server
Installation Instructions
First Edition (September 2004)
Part Number:
378124-021
Operating system
The HP ProLiant DL380 Storage Server is preloaded with the
Windows
®
Storage Server 2003 operating system. Prior to power
up, deployment instructions found in the “Installation Guide”
should be followed to enable the successful configuration of the
storage server in addition to the guidelines found below.
Required Items:
Installation Guide
Administration Guide
To begin the first-time startup procedure:
Be sure that the server is safely installed in an adequate
environment.
Be sure that the power cables and peripheral devices are
plugged in and AC power is supplied to the server.
Refer to the Installation Guide prior to powering up the server.
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and
troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are
qualified in servicing computer equipment and trained in
recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Product documentation
Installation Instructions
Rack template
tool used during rack installation
contains:
Administration Guide
Installation Guide
HP Warranty fulfillment
document
provides instructions to obtain a printed
warranty
HP
Important Safety
Information
booklet
Safety information for HP Storage, Power,
Networking and Rack products
Documentation CD
requirements and configuration options
Installation Guide
rack installation poster
Administration Guide
provides administrative and proce-
dural instructions to manage the
storage server
The rack resource kit ships with all HP branded or Compaq branded
9000, 10000, and H9 series racks. For more information on the
content of each resource, refer to the rack resource kit
documentation.
If you intend to deploy and configure multiple servers in a single
rack, refer to the white paper on high-density deployment at the HP
web site.
http://www.hp.com/products/servers/platforms
Rack planning resources
378124- 021
