HP ProLiant DL160 Gen8 Server - Manual (Page 29)

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To install the component:
1. Install the server and cable management arm into the rack. See the installation instructions that ship with
the Quick Deploy Rail System.
2. Connect peripheral devices to the server.
3. Connect the power cord to the server.
4. Using the strain relief clip from the server hardware kit, secure the power cord.
5. Connect the power cord to the power source.
6. Power up the server (on page 16 ).
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.
To operate properly, the server must have a supported operating system. For the latest information on
operating system support, see the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/go/supportos ).
To install an operating system on the server, use one of the following methods:
• Intelligent Provisioning—The iLO Management Engine is a new feature on ProLiant servers that contains
Intelligent Provisioning for embedded deployment, updating, and provisioning capabilities. Intelligent
Provisioning can configure the server and install an operating system, eliminating the need for
SmartStart CDs and Smart Update Firmware DVDs.
To install an operating system on the server with Intelligent Provisioning (local or remote):
a. Connect the Ethernet cable between the network connector on the server and a network jack.
b. Press the Power On/Standby button.
c. During server POST, press the F10 key.
d. Complete the initial Preferences and Registration portion of Intelligent Provisioning (on page 76 ).
e. At the 1 Start screen, click the Configure and Install button.
f. To finish the installation, follow the onscreen prompts. An Internet connection is required to update
the firmware and systems software.