Turning on the hp mediasmart server – HP EX475 MediaSmart Server User Manual

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Installing

Version Update 1.1.1

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Turning on the HP MediaSmart Server

Connect the HP MediaSmart Server to a power source and to a router.

Figure 2: Connecting to power and powering on

To power on the server

1

Plug in. Plug one end of the power cord into the server’s power

receptacle and the other end into an electrical outlet.

2

Connect. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the server and the

other end to an available Ethernet port on your router or to a switch that is

connected to your router.

3

Power on. Press the Power button on the back of the server.
The server takes approximately 60 seconds to startup. The indicator lights

blink and change color throughout the startup process. Wait for all of the

server lights to be solid before proceeding with the software installation.

Important: Do not attach USB devices to the HP MediaSmart Server during

initial setup. For additional information, see the

Troubleshooting on page 7-1

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