Setup
HPE support services
Delivered by experienced, certified engineers, HPE support services help you keep your servers up and
running with support packages tailored specifically for HPE ProLiant systems. HPE support services let you
integrate both hardware and software support into a single package. A number of service level options are
available to meet your business and IT needs.
HPE support services offer upgraded service levels to expand the standard product warranty with easy-to-
buy, easy-to-use support packages that will help you make the most of your server investments. Some of the
HPE support services for hardware, software or both are:
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Foundation Care – Keep systems running.
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6-Hour Call-to-Repair
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4-Hour 24x7
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Next Business Day
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Proactive Care – Help prevent service incidents and get you to technical experts when there is one.
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6-Hour Call-to-Repair
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4-Hour 24x7
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Next Business Day
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Startup and implementation services for both hardware and software
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HPE Education Services – Help train your IT staff.
For more information on HPE support services, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.
Setup overview
Procedure
1. Review the operational requirements for the server (Operational requirements on page 30).
2. Read the following safety notices, warnings, and cautions:
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Server warnings and cautions (Server warnings and cautions on page 32)
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Rack warnings (Rack warnings on page 33)
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Electrostatic discharge (Electrostatic discharge on page 33)
3. Verify the contents in the server box (Server box contents on page 34).
4. Install hardware options (Installing hardware options on page 49).
5. Install the server into a rack (Installing the server into the rack on page 34).
6. Configure the server (Configuring the server on page 36).
7. Install or deploy an operating system (Operating system on page 36).
8. Register your server (Registering the server on page 37).
Operational requirements
Space and airflow requirements
To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and airflow requirements when
deciding where to install a rack:
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