3-2 Setting Up Your ServerSETUP FLOWFollow the flowchart below to set up the server.Selecting the server siteSelect a suitable site for the server and assemble the 19-inch rack assembly.Unpacking the systemUnpack the server and accessories from the chipping carton box.Install the serverInstall the server into the rack assembly.Connecting peripheral devicesConnect peripheral devices to the server.Connecting the power cordConnect the power cord to the server.Turning on the serverPower on the server to start software setups. Setups depend on the optionalinternal devices installed and the peripheral devices connected.Installing the operating systemInstall an operating system to the server. See Chapter 5.Installing the utilitiesInstall the utilities in the provided NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. See Chapter 6.Making backup copies of system informationAfter all the system setup procedures are completed, make backup copies ofsystem information.System information is required for recovering the server from the trouble or afterreplacing the system board.
