Setup 35
• Hardware options
• Operating system or application software
• PDU
Installing hardware options
Install any hardware options before initializing the server. For options installation information, refer to the
option documentation. For server-specific information, refer to "Hardware options installation (on page
39)."
Setting up a tower server
Follow the steps in this section to set up a tower model server. If you are going to install the server into a
rack, refer to the rack installation section ("Installing the server into the rack" on page 36).
1. Place the server on a flat, stable surface.
2. Install the the tower feet.
3. Connect peripheral devices to the server. ("Rear panel components" on page 11)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug
telephone or telecommunications connectors into RJ-45 connectors.
4. Connect the power cord to the rear of the server.
5. Open the power cord retaining clip, and thread the power cord through the retaining clip.