Chapter 4. Server Hardware Setup; Server Setup Checklist - Lenovo ThinkSystem SR645 Setup Manual

Chapter 4. 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 "Server package contents" on page 2.
2. Set up the server hardware.
a. Install any required hardware or server options. See the related topics in "Install server hardware
options" on page 104.
b. 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 optional rail kit.
c. Connect the Ethernet cables and power cords to the server. See "Rear view" on page 36 to locate
the connectors. See "Cable the server" on page 157 for cabling best practices.
d. Power on the server. See "Power on the server" on page 157.
Note: You can access the management processor interface to configure the system without
powering on the server. Whenever the server is connected to power, the management processor
interface is available.
e. Validate that the server hardware was set up successfully. See "Validate server setup" on page 158.
3. Configure the system.
a. Connect the Lenovo XClarity Controller to the management network. See "Set the network
connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller" on page 159.
b. Update the firmware for the server, if necessary. See "Update the firmware" on page 160.
c. Configure the firmware for the server. See "Configure the firmware" on page 162.
The following information is available for RAID configuration:
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https://lenovopress.com/lp0578-lenovo-raid-introduction
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https://lenovopress.com/lp0579-lenovo-raid-management-tools-and-resources
d. Install the operating system. See "Install the operating system" on page 166.
e. Back up the server configuration. See "Back up the server configuration" on page 167.
f. Install the applications and programs for which the server is intended to be used.
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