HP ProLiant DL380 G5-Storage-Server - Manual (Page 17)

1 Installing and configuring the
server
Setup overview
Your HP ProLiant Storage Server comes preinstalled with either the Windows® Storage Server™ 2003 R2
operating system (32-bit or 64-bit version) or the Microsoft® Windows® Unified Data Storage Server
2003, Enterprise x64 Edition operating system.
Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 extends the Windows Storage Server 2003 operating
system, providing a more efficient way to manage and control access to local and remote resources. In
addition, Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 provides a scalable, security-enhanced Web platform for
simplified branch server management, improved identity and access management, and more efficient
storage management.
IMPORTANT:
The Microsoft® Windows® Storage Server 2003 x64 Edition operating system is designed to support
32–bit applications without modification; however, any 32–bit applications that are run on this operating
system should be thoroughly tested before releasing the storage server to a production environment.
Microsoft® Windows® Unified Data Storage Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition operating system
provides unified storage server management capabilities, simplified setup and management of storage
and shared folders, and support for Microsoft iSCSI Software Target.
IMPORTANT:
For more information about Microsoft® Windows® Unified Data Storage Server 2003 operating system,
see “ Enterprise storage servers ” on page 95.
Planning for installation
Before you install your HP ProLiant Storage Server, you need to make a few decisions.
Determining a network access method
Before beginning setup and startup procedures, decide upon an access method to connect to the storage
server. The type of network access you select is determined by whether or not the network has a Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. If the network has a DHCP server, you can access the storage
server through the direct attachment, remote browser, Remote Desktop, or iLO 2 methods. If your network
does not have a DHCP server, you must access the storage server through the direct attachment method.
NOTE:
The direct attachment method requires a display, keyboard, and mouse.
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