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Basic Administrative Tasks
This section contains information about common tasks used to manage your system
after initial setup.

Initial System Setup

For directions on initial system setup, see the installation guide for your server. That
book contains the following information:
■Installing the Server Hardware
■Configuring the Service Processor
■Setting Up the Operating System Software
Description Links
Refer to your systems’ installation and
setup guide for initial setup
instructions.
“Initial System Setup” on page 1
Access the system using ILOM, or
configure alternate ways to
communicate with the system.
“ILOM Overview” on page 2
“Log In to ILOM” on page 3
“Log In to the System Console” on page 4
“Display the ok Prompt” on page 4
“System Console Output Options” on page 5
“Access the System Console Through a Local
Graphics Monitor” on page 6
Perform common tasks. “PowerOn the System” on page 7
“Power Off the System” on page 7
“Reset the System” on page 8
“Update the Firmware” on page9