HP ProLiant ML310 G3 Storage Server - Manual (Page 16)

Planning a network configuration
You use the Rapid Startup Wizard to configure your storage server. This wizard is displayed automatically
when you first start your system. Before you run the Rapid Startup Wizard, it is helpful to gather together
the network configuration information you need, including:
• User name and administrator password (the system provides you with defaults you need to change)
• E-mail addresses to set up system alerts
• SNMP settings
• Local area network (LAN) configuration settings
To help you gather this information, see " Configuring the server on the network " on page 25.
Configuration checklist
Use the following checklist to make sure you have completed all configuration tasks for your HP ProLiant
storage server. The steps for each task are explained in more detail in subsequent chapters of this guide.
Table 3 Installation and Configuration checklist
Steps Reference
1. Unpack server, check kit contents,
and become familiar with front and
back panels of storage server. Locate
and write down serial number of storage
server.
See " Checking kit contents " on page 17.
2. If you plan to rack the server,
complete the rail installation instructions.
See the HP ProLiant rail installation instructions and
tower-to-rack conversion instructions, if applicable.
3. Connect cables; (optional) connect a
keyboard, mouse, and monitor; power
on server, and log in to the server.
See Powering on the server and Direct attach method .
4. Access the HP Storage Server
Management console.
See " Accessing the HP Storage Server Management
console " on page 18.
5. Complete the storage server
configuration worksheet.
See " Server configuration worksheet " on page 25.
6. Run Rapid Startup Wizard. See " Rapid Startup Wizard " on page 26.
7. Complete system configuration. See " Completing system configuration " on page 26.
8. Configure storage server for Web
access, if necessary.
See " Configuring storage server for Web access
(optional) " on page 103.
Installing the server
To install your HP ProLiant storage server, follow the instructions in the sections below:
• Locating and writing down the serial number
• Checking kit contents
• Powering on the server
Locating and writing down the serial number
Before completing the installation portion of this guide, locate and write down the storage server's
serial number, which may be needed to access the HP Storage Server Management console later on
during the set up process.
16 Installing and configuring the server