Chapter 2. Server Setup Roadmap - Lenovo ThinkServer TD200x Installation And User Manual

Chapter 2. Server setup roadmap

The installation process varies depending on the configuration of the server when it
was delivered. In some cases, the server is fully configured and just needs to be
connected to power and the network and started. In other cases, the server needs
to have hardware features installed, requires hardware and firmware configuration,
and requires the operating system to be installed.
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Table 1. Server setup roadmap
Task Where to find information
Unpack Chapter 3, "What is included with your server," on page 7
Install hardware Chapter 5, "Installing optional devices and replacing customer
features replaceable units," on page 37
Connect Ethernet cable "Rear view" on page 24
and power cords to
network and power
connectors
Start the server to "Turning on the server" on page 34
verify operation
Review UEFI settings "Starting the Setup Utility" on page 104
and customize as
needed
Configure RAID "RAID controllers" on page 110
controllers and arrays
Check for firmware "Using the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater tool" on page 119
updates
Install operating system "Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD" on page 115
and basic drivers
Install any additional Refer to the instructions that came with the hardware option.
drivers needed for
added features
Configure Ethernet See the operating system help. This step is not required if the
settings in operating operating system was installed using the ThinkServer EasyStartup
system program.
Test Integrated "Using the Integrated Management Module" on page 120
Management Module
(requires the IMM
Premium option)
Install remote "Installing ThinkServer EasyManage software" on page 123
management
applications
Install applications Refer to the documentation that accompanies the applications that
you want to install.
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