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3 Installation steps, overview
This chapter provides an overview of the installation steps for your BX900 S2
system unit. Links take you to sections where you can find more detailed
information about the respective steps:
Ê First of all, it is essential that you familiarize yourself with the safety
information in chapter "Important information" on page 35.
Ê Unpack the system, check the delivery for damage sustained during
transport and make sure it corresponds to the specifications in the delivery
note (see section "Unpacking the system unit" on page 48).
Ê Make sure that all necessary manuals are available (see "Documentation
overview" on page 8"); print out the PDF files if required.
Ê Install the system in the rack (see section "Installing/removing the system
unit" on page 49 and configuration diagram on the order lists).
Ê Connect the cables (see section "Connecting devices to the system unit" on
page 60). Please also read the section "Notes on connecting/disconnecting
cables" on page 65.
Ê Connect the system to the mains (see section "Connecting the system unit
to the mains" on page 61).
Ê Familiarize yourself with the control and display elements on the front and
back of the system unit (see section "Control and display elements" on
page 67).
Ê Install the server blades and storage blades in the slots on the front of the
system unit (see the "PRIMERGY BX900 S2 System Unit Upgrade and
Maintenance Manual").
Ê Install the connection blades in the slots on the back of the system unit (see
the "PRIMERGY BX900 S2 System Unit Upgrade and Maintenance
Manual").
Ê Configure the management blades (see section "Configuring
management blades" on page 96) so that you can carry out all further
administration of the system unit via LAN.
Ê Install the required operating systems and applications on the server blades.
For information see the relevant operating manuals.