Overview Of Installing Proliant 2500 Server And Hardware Options; Installing The Server - Compaq ProLiant 2500 Installation Manual

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Chapter 3
Overview of Installing
ProLiant 2500 Server
and Hardware Options
The following instructions are provided as only an overview for the first-time
installation and hardware option upgrades. Compaq recommends that you use the
installation documentation that came with the hardware option for complete
installation instructions. You may also want to refer to the Compaq ProLiant
2500 and 2500R Hardware Installation and Configuration poster included in the
shipping box or to the hood labels attached to the inside of the Side Access Panel
and the Top Access Panel. If you have any problems, contact your Authorized
Compaq Reseller.

Installing the Server

The following sequence should be performed when installing your ProLiant 2500
server for the first time.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Select a site and unpack the server, keyboard, mouse, and monitor
(monitor not supplied).
Order SmartStart Activation Keys if purchasing operating system
from Compaq. Optional. For ordering information, refer to the Server
Setup and Management pack shipped with your server.
Install any PCI and EISA expansion boards.
Connect cables: keyboard, mouse, monitor, network, and power.
Install other options: additional memory, hard drives, expansion boards, and
external storage devices. You will need to run the System Configuration Utility
after you install hardware options with the exception of additional memory and
most PCI boards. The System Configuration utility is run during the SmartStart
portion of the installation sequence. See step 7. Refer to the Server Setup and
Management pack shipped with your server.
NOTE: ISA expansion boards are installed after System Configuration utility
has been run.
Compaq ProLiant 2500 Servers Installation Guide
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