Chapter 3. Server Hardware Setup; Server Setup Checklist; Installation Guidelines - Lenovo ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Setup Manual

Chapter 3. Server hardware setup

To set up the server, install any options that have been purchased, cable the server, configure and update
the firmware, and install the operating system.

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
2. Set up the server hardware.
a. Install any required hardware or server options. See the related topics in
options" on page
b. If necessary, install the server into a standard rack cabinet by using the rail kit shipped with the
server. See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with optional rail kit.
c. Connect the Ethernet cables and power cords to the server. See
the connectors. See
d. Power on the server. See
e. Validate that the server hardware was set up successfully. See
3. Configure the system.
a. Connect the Lenovo XClarity Controller to the management network. See
connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller" on page
b. Update the firmware for the server, if necessary. See
c. Configure the firmware for the server. See
The following information is available for RAID configuration:
•
https://lenovopress.com/lp0578-lenovo-raid-introduction
•
https://lenovopress.com/lp0579-lenovo-raid-management-tools-and-resources
d. Install the operating system. See
e. Back up the server configuration. See
f. Install the applications and programs for which the server is intended to be used.

Installation guidelines

Use the installation guidelines to install components in your server.
Before installing optional devices, read the following notices carefully:
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"Server package contents" on page
66.
"Cable the server" on page 105
"Power on the server" on page
"Deploy the operating system" on page
"Back up the server configuration" on page
"Rear view" on page 20
for cabling best practices.
106.
"Validate server setup" on page
107.
"Update the firmware" on page
"Configure the firmware" on page
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"Install server hardware
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"Set the network
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