Table 4. Tasks to install the factory-racked server
Task
Where to find associated information
Check the prerequisites.
For more information, see “Prerequisite for installing the
8231-E1C and 8231-E2C” on page 1.
Perform the inventory.
For more information, see “Before you begin” on page 1.
Remove the shipping bracket on the rear of the system
that protects the power supplies. This is not needed for
installation.
Note:
Depending on your configuration, there might be
orange shipping brackets on either side of the rear of the
system and also covering the power supplies. Both must
be removed.
To remove the shipping bracket, do the following:
1.
Remove the screws.
2.
Pull the power supplies out slightly so that you can
remove the shipping bracket.
3.
Reseat the power supplies.
4.
If expansion units are present, remove the shipping
brackets that cover the power supplies.
Connect your expansion unit, disk drives, and PCI
adapters, if applicable.
Notes:
v
Consult your project manager or read the system plans
before moving or installing any disk drives and PCI
adapters.
v
Do not power on your system. You will be instructed
to power on the system when you set up the console.
For more information, see “Connecting the expansion
units, disk drives, and PCI adapters” on page 13.
Cable the mouse, keyboard, and monitor, if required.
For more information, see “Cabling the server with
keyboard, video, and mouse” on page 18.
Cable the system and set up a console, interface, or
terminal.
For more information, see “Cabling the server and
setting up the console” on page 15.
Connect the power cables to the system and apply
power.
For more information, see “Connecting the power cables
to the system” on page 19.
Complete the server setup.
For more information, see “Completing the server setup”
on page 21.
Supporting information for setting up consoles
Use this information if you need to access the Advanced System Management Interface using a web
browser, set IP addresses on your notebook, or troubleshoot a connection.
Reference information
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