Configuring The Hp Server Tc4100; Introduction; Hp Server Tc4100 Navigator Cd-Rom - HP TC4100 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Chapter 3

Configuring the HP Server tc4100

Introduction

This chapter supports setting up software on your HP Server tc4100. You may choose to do this before or after
you install the Server in the rack.

HP Server tc4100 Navigator CD-ROM

The HP Server tc4100 Navigator CD-ROM provides you with two choices for running the CD-ROM and
accessing its configuration information and utilities.
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Run the Navigator CD-ROM on the HP Server tc4100 in order to configure the tc4100 and HP Accessories
and to obtain the required configuration information and drivers needed to set up the Server.
You need to the run the Navigator CD-ROM on the Server to install the NOS and all the bundled drivers
and utilities. Refer to the following topics for the contents of Navigator's Main Menu when used on the
Server.
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Run the Navigator CD-ROM on any Windows PC after setting up the HP Server tc4100 to obtain the
required configuration information and create any needed NOS installation diskettes.
Refer to "Running the Navigator CD-ROM on a Windows PC" on page
Contents of the Navigator CD-ROM – HP Server tc4100
The Main Menu directs you to modules where you can perform configuration tasks or create the diskettes
required for installation including the Utilities. The Information Assistant button directs you to the HP Server
tc4100 Online Documentation CD-ROM. The menu buttons are:
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Navigator Overview
Describes the functions and modes available when using the HP Server tc4100 Navigator program whether
at the server or client.
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What's new on the CD
Lists changes implemented in system BIOS, software and firmware since the last version of the CD.
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System README
Provides solutions to issues found after the system documentation was published.
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View Hardware Inventory
Lists details about the selected server, including installed hardware, system resources and firmware
versions.
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Change NOS Selection
Allows you to go back to reselect the Network Operating System to be used throughout your session.
System reselection may be done using the Toolbox.
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Configure the Server
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Guided Setup
Walks you through the steps required to setup and configure server hardware components (like the server's
hard disks, disk array, and remote management feature), and install the Network Operating System on your
server. HP recommended defaults and configuration advisories are provided where possible. A progress bar
is displayed at the bottom of the screen that tells you where you are in the process and status for each step.
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Custom Setup
Installing and Configuring
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