Powering up and configuring the server, Installing the operating system – HP ProLiant ML350p Gen8 Server User Manual

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24.

Install the access panel (on page

24

).

25.

Install the server on the rack rail, and then slide the assembly into the rack.

NOTE:

For detailed instructions on installing the server into the rack, see the Quick Deploy Rail

System Installation Instructions included with the kit.

Powering up and configuring the server

To power up the server:

1.

Connect each power cord to the server.

2.

Connect each power cord to the power source.

3.

Press the Power On/Standby button.

The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the system. The system power LED changes from

amber to green.
While the server boots, ORCA utility and the RBSU are automatically configured to prepare the server for

operating system installation.
To configure these utilities manually:

To configure the array controller using ORCA, press the F8 key when prompted during the array
controller initialization.

To change the server settings using RBSU, press the F9 key when prompted during the boot process. The
system is set up by default for the English language.

For more information on the automatic configuration, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide

located on the Documentation CD.

Installing the operating system

This HP ProLiant server does not ship with provisioning media. Everything needed to manage and install the

system software and firmware is preloaded on the server.

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