Setting Up The Hp Netserver; Before You Set Up Your Hp Netserver; Setup Steps - HP D5970A - NetServer - LCII Installation Manual

1 Setting Up the HP NetServer

Before You Set Up Your HP NetServer

Before you set up your HP NetServer LXr 8500:
Read the Installation Road Map (Rack system specific). The Road Map
shows how to set up the entire rack system. It will alert you to issues you
must consider before installing the HP NetServer itself. The Roadmap
comes with the rack.
Read this chapter. This chapter tells how to set up and configure the HP
NetServer. It tells you what to do, and in what order. For a trouble-free
installation, read this chapter before taking the HP NetServer out of its box.

Setup Steps

It is important to follow the setup steps in the exact order shown below. Skip any
steps that do not apply to you.
1. Unpack the contents of the shipping box.
CAUTION
The HP NetServer LXr 8500 weighs approximately 155
pounds fully configured. At least two people are required to
lift the HP NetServer. Failure to observe this warning could
result in serious injury, or damage to the HP NetServer.
2. Verify the contents of the shipping box against the Contents List included
with your HP NetServer.
If anything is missing or damaged, call your reseller.
3. Store the empty boxes and packing material in a safe place.
This is especially important if you plan to ship the HP NetServer elsewhere
for final installation.
4. If you have optional items to add to the HP NetServer (memory, accessory
boards, or processor modules), remove the appropriate access panels from
the HP NetServer chassis.
Refer to Chapter 3, "Opening and Closing the HP NetServer."
5. Install additional processors.
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