Installing And Configuring The System; Installing The System; Prerequisites For Installing The Rack-Mounted System; Completing Inventory For Your System - IBM 9006-22C Installing And Configuring

Installing and configuring your system and system
features
Use this information to install and configure IBM Power
customer-installable hardware features. This information also provides removal and replacement
procedures for customer-replaceable hardware features, such as memory modules or fans.
Note: See the International Information Bulletin for Customers - Installation of IBM Machines
(Publication number: SC27-6601-00) that is available from the IBM Publications Center (http://
www-05.ibm.com/e-business/linkweb/publications/servlet/pbi.wss). This bulletin provides a list of the
key IBM system installation activities and a list of activities that might be billable.

Installing the system

Learn how to install, cable, and set up the system.

Prerequisites for installing the rack-mounted system

Use the information to understand the prerequisites that are required for installing the system.
About this task
You might need to read the following documents before you begin to install the server:
• The latest version of this document is maintained online, see Installing the IBM Power System (http://
www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9eip/p9eip22c_install_kickoff.htm).
• To plan your server installation, see Planning for the system (http://www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9ia4/p9ia4_90x_kickoff.htm).
Procedure
Ensure that you have the following items before starting your installation:
• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat-head screwdriver
• Box cutter
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap
• Rack with two Electronic Industries Association (EIA) units (2U) of space

Completing inventory for your system

Use this information to complete inventory for your system.
Procedure
1. Verify that you received all the boxes you ordered.
2. Unpack the server components as needed.
3. Complete a parts inventory before you install each server component by following these steps:
a. Locate the inventory list for your server.
b. Ensure that you received all the parts that you ordered.
Note: Your order information is included with your product. You can also obtain the order
information from your marketing representative or the IBM Business Partner.
If you have incorrect, missing, or damaged parts, consult any of the following resources:
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System LC922 (9006-22P) and to install
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