Checklist: Server Installation

Complete the following steps to install the servers.

If you have not already, verify that you have system components expected for your order. See Verify Shipment.

Install the expansion cards. See Overview: Install the Expansion Cards.

For Xcellis Foundation systems, only install cards in slot 1. Expansion cards are already pre-installed in Slots 2 and 3.

Install memory, if needed. See Install the Server Memory.

Install the top cover. See Install the Server Top Cover.

Install the server rails and server node in the rack. See Install the Rails and the Server.

Connect the server node power cables. See Connect the Server Power Cables.

Power on the server. See Power On and Boot the System.

Install the server bezel if not already installed. See Install the Server Bezel.

Repeat all the steps above for the second server node (for dual-server [HA] systems only).

For Xcellis Foundation systems, this does not apply.

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