Contents

• Preparation
• Required Network Information

Preparation

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Note	Ensure that the BE6000 server is rack-mounted, connected to electrical power source and customer data network as illustrated in the Quick Start Guide (QSG), which is included in the shipping box. Also ensure that a monitor and keyboard are connected to the server.

Before you proceed with installation, collect the network information from the data network administrator.

• Required Network Information

Contents

• Preparation
• Required Network Information

Preparation

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Note	Ensure that the BE6000 server is rack-mounted, connected to electrical power source and customer data network as illustrated in the Quick Start Guide (QSG), which is included in the shipping box. Also ensure that a monitor and keyboard are connected to the server.

Before you proceed with installation, collect the network information from the data network administrator.

• Required Network Information

Required Network Information

Collect the following network information from the data network administrator:

• IP Addresses for the following:
  • VMware Hypervisor (ESXi)
  • Each collaboration application to be installed
  • (optional) CIMC, if remote console access is required
• Subnet Mask
• Gateway IP address
• DNS server IP address
• Hostname for each application
• (optional) Domain Name
• NTP server IP address
• Time zone
• (optional) SMTP server

The next sections list the lab validated steps to install a BE6000 server. After collecting the required network information, follow the rest of the document carefully.