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Installation steps, overview
This chapter contains an overview of the steps necessary to install your
Server Blade. The cross-references take you to the sections containing more
detailed information on the relevant installation step:
Ê First read the
section "Safety
Ê Unpack the Server Blade, check the contents of the package for visible
transport damage and check whether the items delivered correspond to the
details on the delivery note (see section
page
38).
Ê Transport the server blade to the place where you want to set it up.
Ê Make sure that you have all necessary manuals (see
PDF files if required.
Ê Install the server blade in your system unit (see section
Blade in the system unit" on page
Ê Familiarize yourself with the controls and indicators on the front of the
server blade (see
Ê Install the operating system and applications on the server blade.
When doing so, you have the following options:
– Clone the server blade from a remote image server using the ServerView
Deployment Manager. Cloning the ServerView Deployment Manager from a
remote image server.
This procedure is recommended if the following conditions are met:
– ServerView Deployment Manager software is available.
– You have a suitable clone image.
– A Deployment Server and LAN connection are available.
– Remote installation with ServerView Installation Manager
This installation method is recommended if you have a LAN connection
and a DHCP server (Deployment Server) available, but the cloning
requirements are not met.
BX924 S3
chapter "Important Information" on page
instructions".
chapter "Starting up and operation" on page
Operating Manual
"Unpacking the server blade" on
38).
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page
11); print out the
"Installing the Server
47).
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