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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
installed in the rack, 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.
Table 2. Server setup roadmap
Task Where to find information
Unpack Chapter 3, “What is included with your server,” on page 7
Install hardware
features
Chapter 5, “Installing optional devices and replacing customer
replaceable units,” on page 33
Install in the rack Rack Installation instructions (printed and on ThinkServer
Documentation DVD)
Connect Ethernet cable
and power cords to
network and power
connectors
“Rear view” on page 22
Start the server to
verify operation
“Turning on the server” on page 31
Review UEFI settings
and customize as
needed.
“Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 104
Configure RAID
controllers and arrays
“RAID controllers” on page 110
Check for firmware
updates.
“Using the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater tool” on page 119
Install operating system
and basic drivers
“Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD” on page 114
Install any additional
drivers needed for
added features
Refer to the instructions that came with the hardware option.
Configure Ethernet
settings in operating
system
See the operating system help. This step is not required if the
operating system was installed using the ThinkServer EasyStartup
program.
Test Integrated
Management Module
(requires the IMM
Premium option)
“Using the Integrated Management Module” on page 119
Install remote
management
applications
“Installing ThinkServer EasyManage software” on page 121
Install applications Refer to the documentation that accompanies the applications that
you want to install.
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