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Chapter 3. System installation and setup
Quick guide
This guide gives graphic instructions for a typical installation of your system from racking and cabling,
through initial system bring-up. Use this guide if you are familiar with installing Lenovo systems.
Access the Installation and Setup Instructions PDF poster:
Instructions
Detailed guide
This guide gives detailed step-by-step instructions for installing a typical Lenovo system. Use this guide if
you want more detailed installation instructions.
Preparing for installation
To install your DM5100F system, you need to create an account and register the system. You also need to
inventory the appropriate number and type of cables for your system and collect specific network
information.
B B e e f f o o r r e e y y o o u u b b e e g g i i n n
You need to have access to the Lenovo Press for information about site requirements as well as additional
information on your configured system.
Lenovo Press
Attention: Customers with specific power requirements must check Lenovo Press for their configuration
options.
You need to provide the following at your site:
• Rack space for the storage system
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Additional networking cables to connect your system to your network switch and laptop or console with a
Web browser
P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e
Step 1.
Unpack the contents of all boxes.
Step 2.
Record the system serial number from the controllers.
Step 3.
Set up your account:
a.
Log in to your existing account or create an account.
Lenovo Support Registration
b.
Register your system.
Lenovo Product Registration
Step 4.
Inventory and make a note of the number and types of cables you received.
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