Installation sequence and checklist
Step
Description
Completed
1
Perform site preparation.
2
Install the server into a rack or pedestal.
3
Connect cables to the server.
a. Connect the AC input power cable.
b. Connect LAN core I/O cable.
c. Connect the iLO 3 MP LAN cable.
4
Connect and set up the console for access.
5
Power on the server.
6
From iLO MP, access UEFI.
7
Boot the operating system.
8
Using Smart Update Manager (HPSUM), download the latest firmware.
Installing the server into a rack or pedestal
Rack installation
HPE rack
HPE servers that are installed into racks are shipped with equipment-mounting slides. The
HPE 2U Quick
Deploy Rail System Installation Instructions for HPE Products
ships with each set of slides. Follow the
steps in this installation guide to determine where and how to install the server into the rack.
For more information on rack deployment, stabilization and transportation, see the
10000 Series G2
Rack Best Practices Guide
.
Non-HPE rack
For information on installing a rx2800 i6 server in a third party rack, see the QuickSpecs located on the
HPE Integrity rx2800 i6 Server product page at
http://h41370.www4.hpe.com/quickspecs/overview.html
To view the QuickSpecs, click the
HTML
or
link under
Quick Specs
.
Pedestal kit installation
If you order the rackless configuration option, the server ships with a pedestal mount. The pedestal mount
is packaged in a separate carton that is attached to the server carton.
Remove the rails from the server
I If your server has rails when you receive it, you need to remove the rails before mounting it in the
pedestal kit. To remove the component:
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