Installation Checklist
Installation Checklist
Important
Be sure to maintain at least 127 mm (5 in.) of space at the rear of
the server to allow the server's cooling system to work properly.
Blocking the air vents can cause overheating, which might result
in a malfunction or permanent damage.
Your server hardware is set up, and you are ready to learn about
your server. The order in which you do these tasks is up to you.
Use the following checklist as a guide.
ØLearn about your server and the system utility programs
Your server comes with utility programs to help you
configure your server and troubleshoot problems. See
Chapter 3, “Configuring Your Server” on page 39 for
information about configuring your server and using these
utility programs. See Chapter 5, “Solving Problems” on
page 213 for details about troubleshooting. If your server
came with a RAID adapter preinstalled, read and become
familiar with your RAID adapter documentation.
ØRecord your identification numbers
Your server has important identification information that you
will need if you have it serviced. Appendix A, “Server
Records” on page 279 shows where to find these numbers,
and provides space to record and retain information.
ØInstall options
If you have options to install, you might want to complete
these installations now. See Chapter 4, “Installing Options”
on page 73 for step-by-step installation instructions.
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