Setting Up The Server - HPE ProLiant XL645d User Manual

Installation Service is part of a suite of HPE deployment services that are designed to give users the peace of mind that
comes from knowing that their HPE and HPE-supported products have been installed by an HPE specialist.
The HPE Installation Service provides the following benefits:
• Installation by an HPE authorized technical specialist.
• Verification prior to installation that all service prerequisites are met.
• Delivery of the service at a mutually scheduled time convenient to your organization.
• Allows your IT resources to stay focused on their core tasks and priorities.
• Full coverage during the warranty period for products that require installation by an HPE authorized technical
specialist.
For more information on the features, limitations, provisions, and ordering information of the HPE Installation Service, see
this Hewlett Packard Enterprise website:
https://www.hpe.com/support/installation-service

Setting up the server

Prerequisites
Before setting up the server:
• Download the latest SPP:
http://www.hpe.com/servers/spp/download
Support validation required
• Verify that your OS or virtualization software is supported:
http://www.hpe.com/info/ossupport
• Read the operational requirements for the server:
Operational requirements
• Read the safety and compliance information on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website:
http://www.hpe.com/support/safety-compliance-enterpriseproducts
• Obtain the storage driver if needed:
◦ Download it from the HPE support center website.
◦ Extract it from the SPP.
Procedure
1. Unbox the server and verify the contents.
2. (Optional) Install hardware options.
For installation instructions, see Hardware options installation.
3. Install the chassis in a rack.
4.
Connect all peripheral cables to the chassis.
5. Decide how to manage the server:
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