Identifying The Contents Of The Server Shipping Carton; Installing Hardware Options; Installing The Server Into The Rack; Powering Up And Configuring The Server - HP ProLiant DL580 User Manual

WARNING:
• The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
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The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.
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• The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations.
Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one
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component is extended for any reason.
WARNING:
At least two people are needed to safely unload the rack from the pallet. An empty 42U rack
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can weigh as much as 115 kg (253 lb), can stand more than 2.1 m (7 ft) tall, and might
become unstable when being moved on its casters.
Never stand in front of the rack when it is rolling down the ramp from the pallet. Always handle
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the rack from both sides.

Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton

Unpack the server shipping carton and locate the materials and documentation necessary for installing the
server. All the rack mounting hardware necessary for installing the server into the rack is included with the
rack or the server.
The contents of the server shipping carton include:
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Server
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Power cord
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Hardware documentation, Documentation CD, and software products
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Rack-mounting hardware
In addition to the supplied items, you might need:
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Operating system or application software
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Hardware options

Installing hardware options

Install any hardware options before initializing the server. For options installation information, refer to the
option documentation. For server-specific information, refer to "Hardware options installation (on page 36)."

Installing the server into the rack

Refer to the installation instructions that ship with the rack kit to install the server into the rack.

Powering up and configuring the server

To power up the server, press the Power On/Standby button.
While the server boots, RBSU and the ORCA utility are automatically configured to prepare the server for
operating system installation.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that:
To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage when unloading a rack:
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