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title: "Creating NIOS-X Servers"
canonical: "https://docs.infoblox.com/space/BloxOneInfrastructure/119210910/Creating%20NIOS-X%20Servers"
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Before you create a new NIOS-X server, note the following:

- NIOS-X servers for physical B1-105 and B1-212 servers are automatically created when the servers are shipped by Infoblox. A NIOS-X server is created by using the server’s serial number. DO NOT manually create NIOS-X physical servers on the Infoblox Portal.
- NIOS-X virtual servers, including KVM-deployed servers, connect to the Infoblox Portal by using valid join tokens. For information about join tokens, see *[Configuring Join Tokens](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/BloxOneInfrastructure/pages/87229997)*.
- For NIOS-X physical VEP-1425 and VEP-1485 servers, obtain the seven-digit serial number from the **Service Tag** label on the bottom of the server. You will use this number when creating a new NIOS-X physical server.

To create a NIOS-X server:

> Macro (excerpt)
> 
> 1. Log in to the Infoblox Portal.
> 2. Go to **Network > Services & Servers > Servers**, and then click **Create Server**.
> 3. In the **Create Server*** *wizard, specify the following information on the **General Info** page:
>   - **Name**: Enter the name of the server. This is a required field.
>   - **Description**: Enter additional information about the server.
>   - **Serial Number**: Enter the serial number here.
>     - For physical VEP-1425 and VEP-1485 servers, obtain the seven-digit serial number from the **Service Tag** label on the bottom of the appliance.
>   - **Size: **Choose one of the following:
>     - Double Extra Small (2XS)
>     - Extra Small (XS)
>     - Small (S)
>     - Medium (M)
>     - Large (L)
>     - Extra Large (XL)
>   For more information about sizing and specifications, see <u>*[Minimum System Requirements for NIOS-X Servers](https://docs.infoblox.com/space/BloxOneInfrastructure/873758806)*</u>.
>   - **IP Space**: From the drop-down menu, choose or search for an IP space in which you want your server to reside.  
> For information about IP settings, see *[Setting IP Interfaces](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/BloxOneInfrastructure/pages/119996611)*.
>   - **Location**: From the drop-down list, choose a location profile you want to apply to the server. When you associate a location with the server, you can find the exact location of the server on the world map. For information, see *[Viewing General Server Information](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/BloxOneInfrastructure/pages/119211002)*. You can also apply the same location profile to multiple servers to group the servers by location. For information about location management, see *[Managing Locations](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/BloxOneInfrastructure/pages/218008947)*.
>   For information about IP settings, see *[Setting IP Interfaces](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/BloxOneInfrastructure/pages/119996611)*.
> 
> - **Tags**: Click the down arrow and then **Add** to specify the keys to be associated with the server:
>   - **KEY**: Enter a meaningful name for the key.
>   - **VALUE**: Select the appropriate checkbox, and enter the value for the associated key. For details, see *[Managing tags](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/BloxOneCloud/pages/35397076)*.
> 
> Click **Next **to view the summary of the server you have created, or click **Cancel** to cancel the creation of the server. For details, see *[Viewing Server Summary](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/BloxOneInfrastructure/pages/119734665)*.