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2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperWorkstation
7043A-8R/7043A-i up and running. Following these steps in the order given
should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount
of time. This quick setup assumes that your SuperWorkstation 7043A-8R/
7043A-i system has come to you with the processors and memory
preinstalled.
board, processors, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or sec-
tion noted in each step for details on installing specific components. The
7043A-8R/7043A-i may be employed either as a tower or mounted in a rack
as a 4U rackmount chassis.
Precautions in the next section and then skip ahead to Section 2-5.
2-2
Unpacking the 7043A-8R/7043A-i
You should inspect the box the SuperWorkstation 7043A-8R/7043A-i was
shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way.
shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who deliv-
ered it.
Decide on a suitable location for the SuperWorkstation 7043A-8R/7043A-i.
It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid
areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are gener-
ated. You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read the
Rack and Server Precautions in the next section.
2-3
Preparing for Setup
The box the SuperWorkstation 7043A-8R/7043A-i was shipped in may in-
clude two sets of rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and mounting
screws needed for installing the system into a rack (optional kit).
the steps in the order given to complete the installation process in a mini-
mum amount of time. Please read this section in its entirety before you
Chapter 2
Server Installation
If your system is not already fully integrated with a mother-
If using it as a server, please read Server
Chapter 2: Server Installation
2-1
If the server itself
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