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Step 21. Set the Console's Date and Time
At the initial installation of the HMC, the date and time must be set on the HMC. Instructions for setting the
date and time are contained in the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and
Operations Guide.
The battery-operated clock keeps the date and time for the HMC. You may also need to set the console
date and time under the following circumstances:
v If the battery is replaced in the HMC
v If your system is physically moved to a different time zone
Step 22. Verify Installation is Complete Using the HMC Interface
Use the HMC basic system management tasks to verify that the installation is successful and complete.
The tasks may be used to power the system on or off, view managed systems properties, and other
functions. For detailed procedures on using the basic management tasks, refer to the IBM Hardware
Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide.
Step 23. Determine Firmware and Microcode Levels
Ensure that the latest firmware and microcode levels are installed on the system. The following firmware
and microcode should be brought to the latest level:
v System firmware
v Frame (power subsystem) firmware
v Integrated SCSI controller microcode
v Integrated Ethernet microcode
Note: The integrated SCSI controller and integrated Ethernet microcode can only be verified after the
operating system is installed.
To determine the current level of firmware and microcode, and how to perform updates, go to Processor
Subsystem Firmware Updates in the Eserver pSeries 655 User's Guide.
Step 24. Installing the Operating System
If an operating system has been preinstalled on your system, see the documentation provided with the
operating system.
If you are installing the AIX operating system at this time, AIX can be installed from a Network Installation
Management (NIM) server. For information about installing AIX from a NIM server, see the AIX Installation
Guide and Reference.
When installation of AIX is completed, return to this step.
Step 25. Verify Basic Hardware and Operating System Operation
Verify the basic hardware and operating system operation by running the online diagnostics in the service
mode as described in "Running Online Diagnostics in Service Mode" on page 34.
Step 26. Install the Rack Doors
This step describes how to install the doors on the system rack. For more information about the doors, see
"Step 2. Check the Prerequisites to Installing the System" on page 8.
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