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Setup
This chapter describes general operational requirements and safety reminders, as well the initial setup procedure for the
server.
Initial system installation
Depending on your technical expertise and the complexity of the product, for the initial system installation, select one of the following
options:
Ordering the Installation Service
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Setting up the server
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Installation Service
Installation Service provides basic installation of Hitachi Vantara branded equipment, software products, as well as-supported
products from other vendors that are sold by or by authorized resellers. The Installation Service is part of a suite of deployment
services that are designed to give users the peace of mind that comes from knowing that their and Hitachi Vantara-supported
products have been installed by a specialist.
The Installation Service provides the following benefits:
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Installation by an authorized technical specialist.
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Verification prior to installation that all service prerequisites are met.
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Delivery of the service at a mutually scheduled time convenient to your organization.
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Allows your IT resources to stay focused on their core tasks and priorities.
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Full coverage during the warranty period for products that require installation by an authorized technical specialist.
For more information on the features, limitations, provisions, and ordering information of the Installation Service, contact customer
support.
Setting up the server
Prerequisites
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As a best practice, install the latest firmware, drivers, and system software before using the server for the first time. You
have these options:
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UCP Advisor for Compute Management is an advanced software-as-a-service platform that securely streamlines
operations from edge-to-cloud and automates key life cycle tasks through a unified single browser-based
interface. For more information, see the UCP Advisor documentation.
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Use the Firmware Update option in Intelligent Provisioning—Intelligent Provisioning is a server deployment tool
embedded in Hitachi Advanced servers. To access Intelligent Provisioning, during the server boot process, press
F10. For
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