If you do not plan to configure logical partitions or set up the Hardware Management Console (HMC), use this checklist to help you set up your system.
To learn more about the virtualization
features offered by IBM® eServer™ OpenPower™ servers,
see the e-learning course available from the IBM Hypervisor and Virtual I/O Server Web site at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/openpower/virtualization
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For a successful installation, complete the following tasks in order.
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| __ | Good planning is essential for the successful setup and use of your server. The customized Planning Checklist provides you with the planning tasks you need to perform. Have you completed the Planning Checklist?
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| __ | If you are planning to install a previous firmware version on your system and the fifth digit of your model's serial number is non-hexadecimal, ensure that your firmware is at least version 2.3.5 before beginning the installation. |
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| __ | Ensure that you have completed the tasks from the Setup instructions |
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that came with your server.| Initial server setup checklist | Printable PDFs | |||
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| 1. | Install the server into a rack. Note: Due to tipping considerations and for your safety
and that of the equipment, IBM does
not ship the 7014 series model T42 or 0553 system racks populated above the
36U mark. Some additional installation of rack-mounted units might be required.
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Installing
the rack, rack features, and system or expansion unit into a rack |
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Attention: Do not connect the server to a power
source.
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| 6. | Get fixes. | |||
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| __ | (Optional) Complete additional setup tasks. |
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