IBM xSeries 445 Installation Manual

Also see for eServer 445 xSeries: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide

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Welcome. . .Thank you for buying anIBM xSeries server.This servercontains information for settingup and configuring your server.For detailed information aboutyour server, view the publicationson theYou can also find the mostcurrent information about yourserver on the IBM Web site at:http://www.ibm.com/pc/supportYour serveris based on the X-Architecturetechnology, and it featuressuperior performance, availability,and scalability.Documentation CD.Installation Guide Go to the Server Supportflow chartCable the serverand optionsStart the serverInstall options,if required• Drives• Microprocessors• Adapters• MemoryDid the serverstart correctly?YesNoUse ServerGuide toset up andconfigure hardwareDid configurationcomplete?Is the Serverpreconfigured?UseServerGuide toinstall operatingsystem?Install applications,such as IBM systemsmanagement softwareand IBM ServeRAIDprogramsSystem is ready to use.Go to the Server Supportflow chart to registerand profile your server.Go to the Web for instructions,http://www.ibm.com/pc/supportNoYesYesYesNoNoInstallation GuideInstall the server inthe rack cabinet,if requiredxSeries 445Type 8870