Owners Manual

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Performing initial system configuration
After you receive your system, you must set up your system, install the OS if it is not pre-installed, and set
up and configure the system iDRAC IP address.
Setting up your system
1. Unpack the server.
2. Install the rack.
3. Install the server into the rack.
4. Install the hard disk drives into the chassis.
5. Connect the peripherals to the system.
6. Connect the system to its electrical outlet.
7. Turn the system on by pressing the power button or using iDRAC.
8. Turn on the attached peripherals.
Installing the rack and the server
Installing the rails
1. Remove the inner member and slide the intermediate member back.
a. Press and remove the inner member.
b. Press down according to the arrow's direction, and slide the intermediate member back.