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Chapter 4. Server setup checklist
Use the server setup checklist to ensure that you have performed all tasks that are required to set 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 ac
power source, and then you can power on the server. In other cases, the server needs to have hardware
options installed, requires hardware and firmware configuration, and requires an operating system to be
installed.
The following steps describe the general procedure for setting up a server:
1. Unpack the server package. See "Solution package contents" on page 31.
2. Set up the server hardware.
a. If necessary, install the server into a standard rack cabinet by using the rail kit shipped with the
server. See the Rack Installation Guide that comes with the rail kit.
b. Connect the Ethernet cables and power cords to the server. See "Rear view" on page 16 to locate
the connectors. See "Cable the solution" on page 31 for cabling best practices.
c. Power on the server. See "Power on the compute node" on page 32.
3. Connect the Lenovo XClarity Controller to the management network. See "Set the network connection
for the Lenovo XClarity Controller" on page 32.
4. If no DHCP server is available to assign IP addresses to the appliances, or if you intend to use static IP
addresses for the appliances, make sure that you assign an IP address to each appliance through ESXi.
For information about assigning IP addresses through ESXi, see:
Configuring IP Settings for ESXi.
5. Install and configure VMware. See Installing and configuring vCSA.
Solution package contents
When you receive your solution, verify that the shipment contains everything that you expected to receive.
The solution package includes the following items:
Note: Some of the items listed are available on select models only.
• Compute node(s)
• Enclosure
• Shuttle
• Rail installation kit (optional). Detailed instructions for installing the rail installation kit are provided in the
package with the rail installation kit.
• Cable management arm or cable management bar.
• Material box, including items such as power cords, rack installation template, and accessory kit.
Cable the solution
Attach all external cables to the solution. Typically, you will need to connect the solution to a power source,
to the data network, and to storage. In addition, you will need to connect the solution to the management
network.
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