Chapter 2. Server setup roadmap
This chapter provides a general roadmap to guide you through setting up your
server.
The server setup procedure varies depending on the configuration of the server
when it was delivered. In some cases, the server is fully configured and you just
need to connect the server to the network and an electrical outlet, and then you
can turn on the server. In other cases, the server needs to have hardware features
installed, requires hardware and firmware configuration, and requires the
operating system to be installed.
Table 2. Server setup roadmap
Task Where to find the information
Unpack Chapter 3, “Features and technologies,” on page 7
Install hardware Chapter 5, “Installing, removing, or replacing hardware,” on page
19
Install the server in the
rack
The Rack Installation Instructions manual is printed and also
included on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD.
Connect the Ethernet
cable and power cord
“Rear view” on page 11
Turn on the server to
verify operation
“Turning on the server” on page 67
Review the BIOS
settings and customize
as needed
“Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 72
Configure RAID “RAID controllers” on page 81
Check for firmware
updates
“Using the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program” on page 88
Install operating
system and basic
drivers
“Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program” on page 82
Install any additional
drivers needed for
added features
Refer to the instructions that came with the hardware option.
Configure Ethernet
settings in the
operating system
See the operating system help. This step is not required if the
operating system was installed using the ThinkServer EasyStartup
program.
Install remote
management
applications
“Installing the ThinkServer EasyManage program” on page 89
Install applications Refer to the documentation that comes with the applications that
you want to install.
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