Completing the installation

To complete the installation, complete the following tasks.

  1. Reinstall the optional expansion unit, if you removed one to install other devices (see Installing an optional expansion unit for information on installing the expansion unit).
  2. Close the blade server cover, unless you installed an optional expansion unit that has its own cover (see Installing the blade server cover).

    Statement 21
    Graphic illustrating danger and voltage warnings

    CAUTION:
    Hazardous energy is present when the blade server is connected to the power source. Always replace the blade server cover before installing the blade server.
  3. Reinstall the blade server into the BladeCenter unit (see Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit).
  4. Turn on the blade server (see Turning on the blade server).If you have just connected the power cords of the BladeCenter unit to electrical outlets, you must wait until the power-on LED on the blade server flashes slowly before you press the power-control button.
  5. For certain optional devices, you might have to run the blade server Setup utility to configure the blade server (see Configuring the blade server). See the documentation that comes with your optional device for additional information.