HP ProLiant ML310 G3 Storage Server
installation instructions

About this document

This document provides procedures for installing the HP ProLiant ML310 G3 Storage Server. HP assumes that you are qualified in servicing computer equipment, and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.

WARNING! the equipment:

To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to

Rear panel

Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times. Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment. Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against it. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends from the server.

Regulatory notice

The rating label on the device gives the class (A or B) of the equipment. Class B devices have an FCC logo or ID on the label. Class A devices do not have an FCC logo or ID on the label. After you have determined the device class, see the HP ProLiant Storage Server user guide for complete regulatory compliance notices. This guide is printed, and also provided in the product kit as a file on the documentation CD.

Kit contents

Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. First edition December 2005 Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies as reflected by an associated footnote. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. www.hp.com

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Included in your storage server kit are the following: HP ProLiant ML310 G3 Storage Server (with operating system preloaded) Power cord Documentation CDContains administration guide, user guide, and these installation instructions. Quick Restore DVD Service Release DVD Safety and Disposal Documentation CD

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1 Power cord connector 2 Mouse connector 3 Keyboard connector 4 Serial connector 5 Video connector 6 USB connectors (2) 7 RJ-45 Ethernet connector 8 RJ-45 connector (iLO) 9 Parallel connector
HP ProLiant Storage Server user guide
ProLiant Essentials Integrated Lights-Out Advanced Pack End user license agreements NOTE: A keyboard and mouse are not included with the storage server.
Important Safety Information

Operating system

The HP ProLiant ML310 G3 Storage Server is preloaded with the Windows Storage Server 2003 operating system. Prior to power up, deployment instructions found in the HP ProLiant Storage Server user guide should be followed to enable the successful configuration of the storage server.

Registering the server

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1 Media bays (bezel blanks) 2 CD-ROM drive ejector button 3 Power on/Standby button 4 Power on/Standby LED 5 Hard drive activity LED 6 NIC link/activity LED 7 Internal system health LED 8 Hard drive bays 9 USB connectors (2) 10 Bezel lock 11 CD-ROM drive indicator LED 12 CD-ROM drive

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Additional information

The HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide provides simple procedures for resolving common problems as well as a comprehensive course of action for fault isolation and identification, error message interpretation, issue resolution, and software maintenance. Keep in mind that some information may not apply to a storage server. To obtain the guide, refer to one of the sources below, and then select the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide. The Business Support Center on the HP web site http://www.hp.com/support You can find the guide by using the navigation features on the web site. The Technical Documentation web site http://www.docs.hp.com Select Enterprise Servers, Workstations and Systems Hardware, and then the appropriate server.
Installing a storage server (tower)
Follow the steps in this section to set up a tower model server.
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WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into RJ-45 connectors. 1. Connect network cable and any peripheral devices to the server. 2. Connect the power cord to the back of the server. 3. Connect the power cord to the AC power source. 4. See the storage server startup chapter in the HP ProLiant Storage Server user guide.
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HP ProLiant ML310 G3 Storage Server installation guide
This guide provides installation and conguration information for the HP ProLiant ML310 G3 Storage Server with Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2.

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Part number: 5697-5598 First edition: March 2006
Legal and notice information Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. This document contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting as additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors of omissions contained herein. The information is provided as is without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Hewlett-Packard Company products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements for such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.

Contents

About this guide.
Intended audience. Getting help. Related documentation. Conventions. Document conventions and symbols Text symbols. Equipment symbols. HP technical support. HP subscribers choice. HP-authorized reseller. Other helpful web sites. HP hardware support services.

1 Setup overview

Planning for installation. Planning a network conguration. Conguration checklist.

2 Installing the server.

Checking kit contents. Becoming familiar with front/back panels. Locating and writing down the serial number Cabling the server. Powering on the server.
3 Accessing the HP Storage Server Management console. 29
Using Using Using Using the the the the Direct attach method. Remote browser method. Remote desktop method. Integrated Lights-Out 2 method.
4 Conguring the server on the network.
Before you begin. Running the Rapid Startup Wizard.
5 Complete system conguration. A Conguring storage server for Web access (optional).
Setting up an Internet connection
Additional conguration tasks.

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1 Deciding upon a network access method 2 Kit contents. 3 Front panel. 4 Back panel. 5 Cable connections. 6 Power on button. 7 Finalize installation screen. 8 Restore progress screen. 9 Internet options screen. 10 iLO connector port. 11 Rapid Startup Wizard. 12 Automatic conguration settings. 13 Proxy server settings.. 44

Tables

Document conventions. Network Access methods. Installation and Conguration checklist Server conguration worksheet. 9. 17. 19. 37

About this guide

This guide provides information for setting up and conguring the following HP ProLiant storage server models: HP HP HP HP ProLiant ProLiant ProLiant ProLiant ML310 ML310 ML310 ML310 G3 G3 G3 G3 320GB Storage Server 640GB Storage Server 1TB Storage Server 2TB Storage Server
In addition to being printed and included in your product kit, this guide is also provided as a PDF printable document on the HP ProLiant Storage Server Documentation CD.

Intended audience

This book is intended for use by technical professionals who are experienced with the following: Microsoft administrative procedures System and storage congurations

Getting help

If you still have a question after reading this guide, contact an HP authorized service provider or access our web site: http://www.hp.com. NOTE: Known issues and work arounds for the storage server products and the service release are addressed in release notes. To view the latest version, visit http://www.hp.com/go/support Select See support and troubleshooting information and enter a product name/number. Under self-help resources, select manuals (guides, supplements, addendums, etc.).

Related documentation

In addition to this guide, refer to the following documents for more information:
HP ProLiant ML310 G3 Storage Server administration guide HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 User Guide These documents are available on the Documentation CD or they can be obtained at http://www.hp.com/go/support Select your product, then click Technical documentation under the Support section.

Conventions

This document contains the following conventions and symbols: Document conventions Text symbols Equipment symbols
Document conventions and symbols
Table 1 Document conventions Convention Blue text Medium blue, underlined text (http:// www.hp.com) Bold font Element Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses Web site addresses
Key names Text typed into a GUI element, such as into a box GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as menu and list items, buttons, and check boxes Text emphasis File and directory names System output Code Text typed at the command line
Italic font Monospace font
Monospace, italic font Monospace, bold font
Code variables Command-line variables Emphasis of le and directory names, system output, code, and text typed at the command line

Text symbols

WARNING! Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death.

CAUTION: Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data.
IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or specic instructions.
NOTE: Provides additional information.
TIP: Provides helpful hints and shortcuts.

Equipment symbols

The following equipment symbols may be found on HP ProLiant storage server hardware. WARNING! Any enclosed surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area contains no operator serviceable parts. WARNING: To reduce the risk of
personal injury from electrical shock hazards, do not open this enclosure.
WARNING! Any RJ-45 receptacle marked with these symbols indicates a network interface connection. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, re, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into this receptacle.
WARNING! Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. Contact with this surface could result in injury. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal
injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching.
WARNING! Power supplies or systems marked with these symbols indicate the presence of multiple sources of power. WARNING: To reduce the risk of
personal injury from electrical shock, remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from the power supplies and systems.
WARNING! Any product or assembly marked with these symbols indicates that the component exceeds the recommended weight for one individual to handle safely. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
equipment, observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manually handling material.

HP technical support

Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support web site: http://www.hp.com/support/ Collect the following information before calling: Technical support registration number (if applicable) Product serial numbers Product model names and numbers Applicable error messages Operating system type and revision level Detailed, specic questions
For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.

HP subscribers choice

HP strongly recommends that customers sign up online using the Subscribers choice web site: http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates Subscribing to this service provides you with e-mail updates on the latest product enhancements, newest versions of drivers, and rmware documentation updates, as well as instant access to numerous other product resources. After signing up, you can quickly locate your products by selecting Business support, and then Storage under Product Category.

HP-authorized reseller

For the name of your nearest HP-authorized reseller: In the United States, call 1-800-282-6672. Elsewhere, visit the HP web site: http://www.hp.com Then, click Contact HP to nd locations and telephone numbers.

Other helpful web sites

For other product information, see the following HP web sites: http://www.hp.com/go/storage http://www.hp.com/support/ http://www.docs.hp.com http://www.microsoft.com
HP hardware support services
HP Instant Support Enterprise Edition (ISEE) provides proactive remote monitoring, diagnostics, and troubleshooting to help you enhance the availability of your servers, as well as storage and network devices. The ISEE software is located on the storage server in the c:\hpnas\components\ISEE folder. For more information, go to the HP web site: http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/cache/ 10707-0-0-225-121.aspx HP Services provides service tools that notify you when a signicant system event has or will occur. These tools, WEBES System Event Analyzer (SEA) and OSEM, are used both as part of the ISEE remote service offering and as standalone tools to HP service customers. They are designed to send a notication only when an event or series of events has occurred that require service action. They are not intended to be real-time system state monitors
that trigger with every event. Most system components have the capability of sending hundreds of state events during normal operation. SEA and OSEM are designed to lter these component events and only notify customers and/or HP Services when action needs to be taken to resolve or prevent an outage. As designed they will not report all events. Other utilities are available to monitor real time system state. The software is located on the storage server in the c:\hpnas\components\ISEE\OSEM and c:\hpnas\components\ISEE\WEBES folders. NOTE: This feature is only available on the 300 and 500 series ProLiant storage servers.
Your HP ProLiant storage server comes pre-installed with the Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 operating system. Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 extends the Windows Storage Server 2003 operating system, providing a more efcient way to manage and control access to local and remote resources. In addition, Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 provides a scalable, security-enhanced Web platform for simplied branch server management, improved identity and access management, and more efcient storage management. Depending on the conguration you have chosen, your storage server may contain additional software providing solutions for specic business needs. For example, your server may be optimized to be a File Print Appliance (FPA).

Conguration checklist

Use the following checklist to make sure you have completed all conguration 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 Conguration checklist Steps 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. 2. Complete rail installation instructions. 3. Connect cables; (optional) connect a keyboard, mouse, and monitor; power on server, and log in to the server. 4. Access the HP Storage Server Management console. Direct attach method Remote browse method Remote desktop method iLO 2 method 5. Complete the storage server conguration worksheet. 6. Run Rapid Startup Wizard. 7. Complete system conguration. 8. Congure storage server for Web access, if necessary. Reference See "Checking kit contents" on page 21.
See the HP ProLiant rail installation instructions, if applicable. See "Cabling the server" on page 25, Powering on the server, and Direct attach method. See "Accessing the HP Storage Server Management console" on page 29.
See "Server conguration worksheet" on page 37. See "Rapid Startup Wizard" on page 40. See "Complete system conguration" on page 41. See "Conguring storage server for Web access (optional)" on page 43.

2 Installing the server

To install your HP ProLiant storage server, follow the instructions in the sections below: Checking kit contents Becoming familiar with front/back panels Cabling the server Powering on the server

Checking kit contents

Remove the contents, making sure you have all the components shown in the gure below. If components are missing, contact HP technical support.

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Figure 2 Kit contents 1 HP ProLiant ML310 G3 Storage Server (with operating system preloaded) Power cord Product Documentation and, Safety and Disposal Documentation CD 4 HP ProLiant Storage Server System Installation and Recovery DVD End User License Agreement ProLiant Essentials Integrated Lights-Out Advanced Pack
Becoming familiar with front/back panels
Become familiar with the function of the front/back panels on the server as shown in the gures below.

Installing the server

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Figure 3 Front panel 3 Media bays (bezel blanks) Power On/Standby button Hard drive bays 6 USB connectors (2) Bezel lock CD-ROM drive

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Figure 4 Back panel
5 Power cord connector Mouse connector Keyboard connector Serial connector Video connector USB connectors (2) RJ-45 Ethernet connector Parallel port connector RJ-45 connector (iLO)

Locating and writing down the serial number
Before completing the installation portion of this guide, locate and write down the storage servers serial number, which may be needed to access the HP Storage Server Management console later on during the set up process. The HP ProLiant storage servers serial number is located in three places: Top of the storage server Back of the storage server Inside the storage server shipping box

Cabling the server

Connect the cables in the sequence shown in the gure below.
Figure 5 Cable connections
3 Keyboard Mouse iLO cable 6 Network cable Monitor Power cable
NOTE: Connecting the power cord illuminates the green NIC LEDs. Connecting the power cord also restores the storage server to whatever previous powered state it was last in. This could result in the server powering up, the fans operating, and the power indicator coming on.
NOTE: The keyboard, mouse, and monitor are used only for the "Direct attach method" on page 29. They are not provided with your storage server.

Powering on the server

Power on the server after connecting the cables. 1. Power on server by pushing the I/O button (1). The power LED (2) illuminate.
Figure 6 Power on button 2. Insert the HP ProLiant Storage Server System Installation and Recovery DVD into the storage server disk drive to nalize the operating system installation and updates. IMPORTANT: To successfully complete the installation and update process, you must run the HP ProLiant Storage Server System Installation and Recovery DVD. If you have not inserted this DVD into the disk drive when you boot the server, you will be prompted to do so. Follow the steps below to complete the server installation. 3. If the following screen comes up on your PC, click Exit and reboot or hold the power I/O button for 10 seconds.
Figure 7 Finalize installation screen
4. During reboot, you see the screen below. The storage server performs the following actions: Restore image. Copy les. Prepare system settings. Boot Windows and nalize setup.
Figure 8 Restore progress screen CAUTION: Do not interrupt the reboot sequence; it takes a considerable amount of time. By now you should have determined the access method for your storage server. For more information, see "Planning for installation" on page 15. 5. Go to "Accessing the HP Storage Server Management console" on page 29 to set up server access.
3 Accessing the HP Storage Server Management console
Before accessing the HP Storage Server Management console, verify that the storage server is completely installed in the rack, and that all cables and cords are connected. To access the HP Storage Server Management console, you can use these access methods: Direct attach Remote browser To connect directly to the storage server without using the network. To establish a browser-based connection to the HP ProLiant Storage Server Management console from a remote client running Internet Explorer 5.5 (or later). To establish a connection from a remote client without using a browser. This method requires the client to have Windows remote desktop capability. To establish a browser-based connection from a remote client using the iLO interface. iLO connectivity is only supported on the following servers: ML310 G3, DL380 G4, and DL585.

HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO)
For more information, see "Planning for installation" on page 15. IMPORTANT: An IP address can be substituted for a storage servers serial number when using either remote browser or remote desktop methods to access the HP Storage Server Management console.
Using the Direct attach method
You can access the HP Storage Server Management console using a monitor, mouse, and keyboard directly attached to the storage server.
To connect the storage server to a network using the direct attach method 1. Log in to the HP ProLiant Storage Server Management console with the default user name administrator and the password hpinvent. NOTE: You can change the administrator name and password when you congure the server using the "Rapid Startup Wizard" on page 40. 2. To complete network conguration using the Rapid Startup Wizard, see "Conguring the server on the network" on page 37.
Using the Remote browser method
The storage server ships with DHCP enabled on the network port. If the sever is placed on a DHCP-enabled network and the serial number of the device is known, the server can be accessed through a client running Internet Explorer 5.5 (or later) on that network, using the TCP/IP 3202 port. IMPORTANT: Before you begin this procedure, ensure that you have the following: Windows-based PC loaded with Internet Explorer 5.5 (or later) on the same local network as the storage server DHCP-enabled network Serial number or IP address of the storage server To connect the server to a network using the remote browser method, you must rst ensure that the client is congured to download signed ActiveX controls. To enable ActiveX controls 1. On the remote client machine, open the Internet Explorer web browser and select Tools > Internet Options > Security.
Accessing the HP Storage Server Management console
Figure 9 Internet options screen 2. On the Security screen, select Internet or Local intranet web content zone, then click Custom Level. 3. Scroll down to locate the ActiveX Controls and plug-ins settings. 4. At Download signed ActiveX controls settings, select Enable to enable ActiveX or Prompt to launch a notice requiring approval before ActiveX is enabled.
5. Click OK to close the Security Settings dialog box. 6. If prompted Are you sure you want to change the security settings for this zone click YES.

7. On the Internet Options dialog box, click OK to nish. To connect the storage server to a network using the remote browser method 1. On the remote client machine open Internet Explorer and enter https:// and the serial number of the storage server followed by a hyphen (-), and then:3202. For example, https://D4059ABC3433-:3202 Press Enter. NOTE: You can substitute the IP address for the serial number, if you are connected through DHCP. 2. Click OK on the Security Alert prompt. 3. Log in to the HP ProLiant Storage Server Management console with the default user name administrator and the password hpinvent. NOTE: You can change the administrator name and password when you congure the server using the "Rapid Startup Wizard" on page 40. 4. To complete network conguration using the Rapid Startup Wizard, see "Conguring the server on the network" on page 37. IMPORTANT: If you are using the remote browser method to access the HP Storage Server Management console and Rapid Startup Wizard, always close the remote session before closing your Internet browser. Closing the Internet browser does not close the remote session. Failure to close your remote session impacts the limited number of remote sessions allowed on the storage server at any given time.
Using the Remote desktop method
To connect the storage server to a network using the remote desktop method 1. On the PC client, select Start > Run. At Open, type mstsc, then click OK.
2. Enter the serial number of the storage server in Computer box and click Connect. NOTE: You can substitute the IP address for the serial number, if you are connected through DHCP. 3. Log in to the HP ProLiant Storage Server Management console with the default user name administrator and the password hpinvent. NOTE: You can change the administrator name and password when you congure the server using the "Rapid Startup Wizard" on page 40. 4. To complete network conguration using the Rapid Startup Wizard, see "Conguring the server on the network" on page 37.
Using the Integrated Lights-Out 2 method
The HP iLO 2 management processor provides multiple ways to congure, update, operate, and manage servers remotely. The HP ProLiant storage server comes precongured with iLO 2 default factory settings, including a default user account and password. If iLO 2 is connected to a network running DNS or DHCP, you can use it immediately without changing any settings.
To quickly setup iLO 2 using the default settings for iLO 2 Standard and iLO 2 Advanced features, follow the steps below 1. Ensure that a network cable is connected to the iLO port (1) located on the back of the storage server.

Figure 10 iLO connector port NOTE: This connection method is easiest when the connection is to a DHCP-supported network. 2. If not using dynamic DHCP (IP addressing), use the iLO 2 RBSU to input a static IP address. 3. Log onto iLO 2 from a supported browser or command line. NOTE: To nd the default iLO log in settings, see the iLO Default Network Settings card attached to your server. The default DNS, administrator name, and password needed to log in will be on this card.
4. Change the default user name and password on the administrator account to your predened selections. 5. Set up your user accounts, if using the local accounts feature. 6. Activate advanced features by entering a license key. 7. Install the iLO 2 device drivers. 8. Access the HP Storage Server Management console using the Remote Console method to access Windows. NOTE: Once this Remote Console feature is enabled, the user can get access to the storage servers login screen. For more information, see the HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 User Guide on the HP ProLiant Storage Server Documentation CD.
4 Conguring the server on the network

Before you begin

When rst powering on the storage server you need to have some conguration data readily available to complete the Rapid Startup Wizard. Complete the Server conguration worksheet and use the data collected to initialize the storage server. Table 4 Server conguration worksheet Conguration Worksheet Administrative Identity User name Change system administrators user name, which is set by default to administrator. Change system administrators password, which is set by default to hpinvent.
User password Alert E-mail Notication E-mail address alert sent to E-mail address alert sent from SMTP server name or IP address
E-mail address for critical, warning, or informational messages about server status. Must be a valid, well-formed e-mail address that will appear as the sender of server status e-mail alerts. Must be an e-mail server on your network that supports the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP).
SNMP Settings (to be completed only if needed) Contact person System administrator for the storage server. The contact and location will be provided to any SNMP management computer that requests them.
Conguration Worksheet System location Any text string, such as a location or phone number. For example, Floor #3, Financial Services Bldg. The community name is used for network authentication when sending outgoing SNMP messages. The IP address of a management computer that will receive SNMP messages from the storage server using the above community name. Same as above. Same as above.

Community name No. 1 Trap destination No. 1 Community name No. 2 Trap destination No. 2
Network Interfaces (to be completed for non-DHCP congurations) Local area connection 1 IP address A local area connection is automatically created for each network adapter that is detected. An Internet Protocol (IP) address is assigned to the server. If it is not automatically assigned, enter the IP address that you want to assign to this server. A mask is used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to. The gateway in a network that the network adapter will use to access all other networks. Any additional local area connections can be renamed to prevent confusion. Same as above. Same as above. Same as above.
Subnet mask Default gateway Local area connection 2 IP address Subnet mask Default gateway
Conguring the server on the network
Conguration Worksheet DNS server A Domain Name System (DNS) server name is required to provide for domain name to IP address resolution. A Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) server name is required to determine the IP address associated with a particular network computer.

WINS server

Server Name Server name Assign a unique name to the storage server. This name identies the storage server on the network.
Running the Rapid Startup Wizard
The Rapid Startup Wizard is only displayed during the initial setup process. This wizard guides you through the conguration process.
Figure 11 Rapid Startup Wizard The Rapid Startup Wizard guides you through conguring the following system settings: Date, time, and time zone Administrator Identity (user name and password) Alert e-mail notication Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) settings Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Settings Network Interfaces Server Name For more information about the conguration settings available in the Rapid Startup Wizard, click Help to see the corresponding Rapid Startup Wizard online help topic.
5 Complete system conguration
Additional conguration tasks
The physical installation and basic conguration for the HP ProLiant storage server is complete. Additional settings and conguration tasks specic to the storage server role can be found in the HP ProLiant ML310 G3 Storage Server administration guide on the HP ProLiant Storage Server Documentation CD. The HP ProLiant Storage Server administration guide includes: Conguring and managing the le server role Conguring and managing the print server role Other network le and print services Microsoft Cluster Service (applicable models only) NIC teaming

IMPORTANT: Perform full system backup using the HP ProLiant Storage Server System Installation and Recovery DVD before putting the system into production. See the HP ProLiant ML310 G3 Storage Server administration guide for more information.
Other conguration tasks not found in the HP ProLiant ML310 G3 Storage Server administration guide that should be performed include: Run Microsoft Update for new critical updates, see "Conguring storage server for Web access (optional)" on page 43. Join the storage server to an Active Directory domain or workgroup. Create and manage users and groups. Adjust logging for system, application and security events. Install additional third-party software, such as backup, anti-virus, or monitoring agents.
Complete system conguration
A Conguring storage server for Web access (optional)
Before running Windows 2003 R2 operating system updates, you must set up an Internet connection for the storage server. There are two methods for conguring an Internet connection: Internet Explorer to use automatic conguration Internet Explorer to use a proxy server To congure Internet Explorer to use automatic conguration On the Tools menu in Internet Explorer, click Internet Options, click the Connections tab, and then click LAN Settings. 2. Under Automatic Conguration, click either the Automatically detect settings or Use automatic conguration script check box. 1.
Figure 12 Automatic conguration settings 3. Click OK to close the LAN Settings dialog box. 4. Click OK again to close the Internet Options dialog box. To congure Internet Explorer to use a proxy server 1. On the Tools menu in Internet Explorer, click Internet Options, click the Connections tab, and then click LAN Settings.
2. Under Proxy server, click the Use a proxy server for your LAN check box.
Figure 13 Proxy server settings 3. In the Address box, type the IP address of the proxy server. 4. In the Port box, type the port number that is used by the proxy server for client connections (by default, 8080). 5. Click the Bypass proxy server for local addresses check box if you do not want the proxy server computer to be used when you connect to a computer on the local network (this may speed up performance). 6. Click OK to close the LAN Settings dialog box. 7. Click OK again to close the Internet Options dialog box.
Conguring storage server for Web access (optional)
accessing HP Storage Server Management console, 29 ActiveX enabling, 30 audience, 7 authorized reseller HP, 12
cable installation, 25 conguration completing system conguration, 41 Internet, 43 network, 18 server, 37 worksheet, 37 conventions document, 9 equipment symbols, 10 text symbols, 9

hardware support services, 12 help, obtaining, 7 host conguration protocols, DHCP and non-DHCP, 37 HP authorized reseller, 12 hardware support services, 12 storage web site, 12 Subscribers choice web site, 12 technical support, 11 HP Storage Server Management console iLO 2 method, 34 direct attach method, 29 remote browser method, 34 remote desktop method, 34 remote server access, 29
default login, 30 DHCP, 37 document conventions, 9 related documentation, 7
iLO 2 method connecting to network, 35 installation planning, 15 server, 21 Internet automatic conguration, 43 proxy server, 43 set up, 43 ISSE See hardware support services

equipment symbols, 10

kit contents, 21
planning conguration checklist, 18 installation, 15 network access method, 15 network conguration, 18 power on server, 26
power on, 26 set up Internet, 43 setting up overview, 15 startup collecting information, 37 Subscribers choice HP, 12 symbols in equipment, 10 symbols in text, 9
Rapid Setup Wizard, 40 related documentation, 7 remote browser method connecting to network, 32 remote desktop method connecting to network, 32
technical support HP, 11 text symbols, 9
serial number, 24 server cabling, 25 front and back panels, 22 installation, 21
web sites HP documentation, 12 HP storage, 12 HP Subscribers choice, 12