HP ProLiant Storage Server User Guide (440584-003, September 2007)

Table 3 Installation and configuration checklist
Steps
Reference
1. Unpack server, check kit contents,
and become familiar with front and
back panels of storage server. Locate
and write down serial number of storage
server.
See “Checking kit contents”onpage19.
2. If you plan to rack the server,
complete the rail installation instructions.
See the HP ProLiant rail installation instructions an d
tower-to-rack conversion instructions, if applicable.
3. Connect cables; (optional) connect a
keyboard,mouse,andmonitor;power
on server, and log on to the server.
See Powering on the server and Direct attach method.
4. Access the HP Storage Server
Management console.
See
“Accessing the HP Storage Server Management console” on pa g e 21.
5. Complete the storage server
configuration worksheet.
See “Server configuration worksheet” on page 27.
6. Run Rapid Startup Wiza rd. See “Rapid Startup Wizard”onpage28.
7. Complete system configuration. See “Completing system configuration”onpage29.
8. Configure storage server for Web
access, if necessary.
See
“Configuring storage server for Web access (optional)” on page 1 39.
Installing the server
To install your HP ProLiant Storag e Server, follow the instructions in the sections below:
• Locating and writing down the serial number
• Checking kit contents
• Powering on the server
Locating and writing down the serial number
Before completing the installation portion of this guide, locate and write down the storage server's
serial number, which may be needed to access the HP Storage Server Management console later on
during the set up proc ess.
The HP ProLiant Storage Server's serial number is located in three places:
• Top of the storage server
• Back of the storage server
• Inside the storage ser ver shipping box
Checking kit contents
Remove the contents, making sure you have a ll the c omponents listed below. If components are missing,
contact HP technical suppor t.
• HP ProLiant Storage Server (with operating system preloaded)
• Power cord(s)
• Product Documentation and Safety and Disposal Documentation C D
• HP ProLiant Storage Server Installation and System Recovery DVD
• End User Lic ense Agreement
• Certificate of Authenticity Card
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