Step B-2: Prepare For Installation - NEC Express5800 320Lb User Manual

4-6 Linux Setup

Step B-2: Prepare for Installation

Before starting Linux for NEC Express5800/ft series installation, be sure to do the following. If
these preparations are not performed, setup cannot be performed properly.
Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series
With the power of NEC Express5800/ft series off, follow the steps below:
1.
Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series.
Perform the following preparations.
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Remove all optional PCI boards and peripheral devices.
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Mount the PCI modules (for Group1/for Group2), and CPU modules (for Group1/for
Group2).
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Insert one hard disk to the Slot1 of each PCI module (for Group1/Group2).
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Remove all LAN cables.
2. Make the PCI module for Group1 primary.
The location of the parts required for operation and confirmation are shown below.
BMC Status LED
PCI module Status LED1
PCI module
PCI module
Status LED2
(for Group1)
PCI module
(for Group2)
CD-ROM drives
CPU modules
Rack-mount model (Front)
POWER switch