Install The Server In A Rack; Cable The Server; Power On The Server; Validate Server Setup - Lenovo ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Manual

Install the server in a rack

To install the server in a rack, follow the instructions that are provided below.
• Rack servers
– To install the server in a rack, follow the instructions that are provided in the Rail Installation Kit for the
rails on which the server will be installed.
• Blade servers
– To install the server in a chassis, follow the instructions that are provided in the documentation for the
chassis in which you are installing the server.
– For instructions related to the Flex System Enterprise chassis, see http://flexsystem.lenovofiles.com/
help/topic/com.lenovo.acc.8721.doc/installing_components.html.
– For instructions related to the Flex System Carrier-Grade chassis, see http://flexsystem.lenovofiles.
com/help/topic/com.lenovo.acc.7385.doc/installing_components.html.

Cable the server

Attach all external cables to the server. Typically, you will need to connect the server to a power source, to
the data network, and to storage. In addition, you will need to connect the server to the management
network.
Connect to power
Connect the server to power.
Connect to the network
Connect the server to the network.
Connect to storage
Connect the server to any storage devices.

Power on the server

After the server performs a short self-test (power status LED flashes quickly) when connected to input power,
it enters a standby state (power status LED flashes once per second).
The server can be turned on (power LED on) in any of the following ways:
• You can press the power button.
• The server can restart automatically after a power interruption.
• The server can respond to remote power-on requests sent to the Lenovo XClarity Controller.
For information about powering off the server, see "Power off the server" on page 101.

Validate server setup

After powering up the server, make sure that the LEDs are lit and that they are green.
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