Specifications

Installation and Configuration
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Install the server platform
To install the server you must unpack the platform components, position the server unit,
connect the components, and power up the platform.
Unpack the platform components
• Handle the hardware components with care.
• Collect all product documentation and warranties.
• Unpack each component separately.
Position the server unit
Make sure the location is
• Cool and dry
• Well ventilated
• Out of direct sunlight
• Away from foot traffic
Allow three inches of clearance around the sides and top of the server unit to permit heat
to dissipate.
Install optional serial port cards
If your server requires extra serial ports to support alarm pagers, an uninterruptible power
supply, modems (for remote maintenance terminal access) or VT100 terminal connections
you must install a serial port card. Ensure that the serial port card is on the Microsoft
hardware compatibility list. Refer to the manufacturer’s installation guide for instructions on
how to install the card.
Acclimatize the equipment before unpacking it. Before you unpack the OPS
Manager platform, let the unopened cartons sit at room temperature for at least 24
hours.
Do not place the server near electronic equipment that generates strong radio
frequency fields, such as a radio or television receiver. Keep the server several feet
away from equipment that generates strong magnetic fields, which can corrupt data
on hard disks or floppy disks.