Preparation On The Server; Installing Optional Devices - Fujitsu 1PRIMERGY RX600 S4 User Manual

Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation

2.1 Preparation on the Server

Before starting OS installation, prepare the server and perform hardware settings.

2.1.1 Installing Optional Devices

For details on how to install optional devices, refer to "Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options" ( pg.115).
When using Internal Data Cartridge Drive Unit
To install an OS with Internal Data Cartridge Drive Unit installed, check that no data cartridge is
inserted. If a data cartridge is inserted, remove it, and then start installing the OS.
Installing optional external devices
To install an OS with an optional external device connected, check the following points.
• When using PRIMERGY SX35 whose internal hard disk units have an array configuration, delete the
array configuration. Once the array configuration is deleted, data in the array will also be deleted.
Make sure that no data exists in the disk before deleting the array configuration. If any data exists (for
example, when reinstalling the OS), back up the data. After the OS is installed, reset the array
configuration, and recover the backup data.
• When using an external storage system such as ETERNUS, do not turn on the power of the storage
system until the OS installation completes by, for example, unplugging the AC cable.
Connecting a floppy disk drive unit (USB)
A floppy disk is required to install an OS by using ServerStart. Connect a USB floppy disk drive unit in
advance.
Before turning on the server, connect a USB floppy disk drive. If you connect it after the server is
turned on, it may not be recognized properly. For details, refer to "Appendix C External Floppy Disk
Drive (USB) Notes on Usage" ( pg.227).
Cautions for installing an expansion card
When using an expansion card, read the notes on the expansion card.
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