Getting Star ted

Before you turn on the server, make sure that you have completed the basic system connections. Follow these steps when starting the server.

Video-Out (VGA) Port

Connect a Monitor

Connect a VGA-compatible monitor by plugging the 15-pin video cable to the video-out port (blue) on the back of the server.

Redundant Power Supply AC In

Connect Power Cords

Connect two power cords to the AC power connectors on the back of the server, then plug the power cords to a grounded source.

TIP: The utilize the redundancy of the power cords, connect each one to a different source, for example, two separate UPS connected to two separate power sockets.

Power Button

Hard Drive Warning (Amber)

Fan/Temp Power

LED LED

Turn the Power ON

Power ON the server by pressing the power button on the front panel.

Check Power LED

After powering on the server, check if the power LED lights up. Also make sure that all warning LEDs are normal.

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Chapter 2: Basic Operation