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Operating Manual 35
3 Installation steps, overview
This chapter contains an overview of the steps you need to carry out to install
your server. Links take you to sections where you can find more detailed
information about the respective steps:
Ê First of all, it is essential that you familiarize yourself with the safety
information in chapter "Important information" on page 37.
Ê Transport the server to the place where you want to set it up.
Ê Unpack the system, check the contents of the package for visible transport
damage and check whether the items delivered match the details on the
delivery note (see section "Unpacking the server" on page 52).
Ê Make sure that you have all necessary manuals (see "Documentation
overview" on page 12); print out the PDF files if required.
Ê Components that have been ordered additionally may be delivered loose
with the server. For mounting refer to the original component documentation.
Ê Set up the floorstand model (see section "Setting up the floorstand model"
on page 53) or install the rack model in the rack (see section
"Installing/removing the rack model" on page 54).
Ê Wire the server. Follow the instructions in sections "Connecting devices to
the server" on page 56 and "Notes on connecting/disconnecting cables" on
page 60.
Ê Connect the server to the mains (see section "Connecting the server to the
mains" on page 58).
Ê Familiarize yourself with the controls and indicators on the front and rear of
the server (see section "Controls and indicators" on page 66).