ovhcloud-setup.md

OVHCloud Setup

Websites: Global or United States

{% hint style="danger" %} Currently, it is advised to exercise caution when considering OVHCloud servers, as there are concerns regarding the inadequate updating of their mainboards.

Please contact the node support in case you got more questions:

• Visit the Secret Network Discord here and ask in #node-discussion or #node-support for help {% endhint %}

Selecting a Server

The following are examples of Hardware Compliant servers:

• Example in the US: https://us.ovhcloud.com/bare-metal/infra/infra-2-le/
• Global example: https://www.ovhcloud.com/en/bare-metal/rise/rise-3/

{% hint style="danger" %} OVHCloud servers can come with either an ASUS or Asrock motherboard. The Asus motherboard does NOT support Intel SPS. If you receive the Asus motherboard, you'll need to create a ticket to have the motherboard replaced with the Asrock motherboard: Asrock E3C246D4U2-2T {% endhint %}

Enabling SGX

1. Navigate to the server's management page
2. Under General Information, ensure SGX is enabled

3. Navigate to the IPMI tab. This will be used to disable overclocking and other necessary settings.

4. Enable Remote KVM

5. Create a DEL hotkey

6. Reset the server, and continue executing the DEL hotkey until you enter the BIOS.

7. Disable Intel Speedstep Technology

8. Under Chipset Configuration:

9. Save and Exit the bios

10. Reset the server again

11. Continue from Setting Up a Node