Chapter 10 Configuring the NetServer
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Readme File
This file includes t he most recent infor mation that was not available at the time
that the installation documentation was printed. It is important to check this file
before proceeding with th e installation.

Viewing the Readme File

1. Press the power-on button. Press the CD-ROM drive eject button. Place
the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM in the drive, an d press the eject
button again to close the drive. Turn the power off, wait 10 seconds, and
turn the power on again. If the system fails to boot, follow the diagn ostic
instructions on the screen.
2. Go to the HP Navigator Main Menu. If the language needs to be changed,
select User Preferences and the language you want. You can also change
the language of the BIOS when prompted.
3. Select Readme File. The Readme file contains the latest information to
help you install your HP NetServer. Read it carefully before beginning
your installation.
Configuration Assistant and Installation Assistant
HP Configuration Assistant guides you through the steps necessar y to configure
the NetServer. Three methods of configuration are available: Express, Custom,
and Replicate.
HP Installation Assistant guides you through the NOS installation and configures
the NOS with the appropriate drivers for the HP-bundled configuration.
Before you run Configuration Assistant and Installation Assistant, you may need
to run the Symbios Configuration utility and the Setup utility to do the following:

• If you need to verify or modify SCSI host adapter settings, or if you need

to low-level format SCSI disks or verify SCSI disk media, run the
Symbios Configuration utility. Refer to "Run Symbios Configuration
utility" later in this chapter.

• If you need to change the system defaults for enabling/disabling the

integrated HP NetRAID channels, run the Setup utility. Refer to "Setup"
later in this chapter.