HP ProLiant BL25p G2 Server-Blade - Manual (Page 16)

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Setup
In this section
Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Installing the HP BladeSystem components................................................................................................. 16
Verifying system components ................................................................................................................... 16
Connecting to the network....................................................................................................................... 17
Installing server blade options.................................................................................................................. 19
Installing a server blade .......................................................................................................................... 20
Completing the configuration................................................................................................................... 21
Overview
The server blade installation is one part of the overall installation of the HP BladeSystem p-Class solution.
Perform server blade installation with the following steps:
1. Install all required HP BladeSystem p-Class components.
2. Verify the HP BladeSystem p-Class components support the server blade.
3. Connect the HP BladeSystem to the network.
4. Install any server blade options.
5. Install a server blade.
6. Install the operating system and complete the HP BladeSystem configuration.
Installing the HP BladeSystem components
Before performing any server blade-specific procedures, install the HP BladeSystem components in your
environment. Refer to the hardware installation and configuration poster that ships with the server blade
enclosure.
The most current documentation for server blades and other HP BladeSystem p-Class components is
available at the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/p-class/info ).
Documentation is also available in the following locations:
• Documentation CD that ships with the server blade enclosure
• HP Business Support Center website ( http://www.hp.com/support )
• HP Technical Documentation website ( http://docs.hp.com )
Verifying system components
1. Verify that the proper server blade enclosure is installed for the server blade. Refer to "Server blade
enclosure compatibility (on page 17 )."
2. Verify that adequate power is available. Refer to the HP BladeSystem p-Class power calculator on
the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/powercalculator ).