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Identifying server shipping carton contents, Installing hardware options, Setting up a server – HP ProLiant ML310 G5p Server User Manual

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Identifying server shipping carton contents

Unpack the server shipping carton and locate the materials and documentation necessary for installing the
server.
The contents of the server shipping carton include:

Server

Power cord

Keyboard and mouse (not included in all configurations)

Hardware documentation, Documentation CD, and software media

In addition to the supplied items, you might need:

Optional hard drives, array controllers, and tape drives

Operating system or application software

UPS or PDU

Installing hardware options

Install any hardware options before initializing the server. For options installation information, refer to the

option documentation. For server-specific information, refer to "Hardware options installation (on page

28

)."

Setting up a server

To install the server in a rack, use the rack enabling kit for HP servers. For more information, contact an HP

authorized reseller ("

HP contact information

" on page

90

).

1.

Place the server on a flat, level work surface.

2.

Connect peripheral devices to the server.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug

telephone or telecommunications connectors into RJ-45 connectors.