Install The Server In A Rack; Cable The Server; Power On The Server (Connect Input Power); Validate Server Setup - Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 Setup Manual

Install the server in a rack

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.

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 (connect input power)

After the server performs a short self-test (power LED flashes quickly) when connected to input power, it
enters a standby state (power LED flashes once per second).
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CAUTION:
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the
electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To
remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the
power source.
Turn on the server
The server can be turned on (power LED on) in any of the following ways:
• You can press the power button.
• The server can start or 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 (disconnect input power)" on page
254.

Validate server setup

After powering up the server, make sure that only green LEDs are lit. If any yellow error LEDs are lit, it
indicates a problem that must be investigated.
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